LEVI STRAUSS & CO, 10-K filed on 1/25/2023
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Jan. 19, 2023
May 27, 2022
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Nov. 27, 2022    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-27    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity Registrant Name LEVI STRAUSS & CO.    
Entity File Number 001-06631    
Entity Central Index Key 0000094845    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2022    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 94-0905160    
Entity Address, Address Line One 1155 Battery Street    
Entity Address, City or Town San Francisco    
Entity Address, State or Province CA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94111    
City Area Code 415    
Local Phone Number 501-6000    
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share    
Trading Symbol LEVI    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,736,497,806
Documents Incorporated by Reference Portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K are incorporated by reference in Part III, Items 10-14 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Common Class A      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   96,520,654  
Common Class B      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   298,322,925  
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location San Francisco, California
Auditor Firm ID 238
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Current Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 429.6 $ 810.3
Short-term investments in marketable securities 70.6 91.5
Trade receivables, net 697.0 707.6
Inventories 1,416.8 898.0
Other current assets 213.9 202.5
Total current assets 2,827.9 2,709.9
Property, plant and equipment, net 622.8 502.6
Goodwill 365.7 386.9
Other intangible assets, net 286.7 291.3
Deferred tax assets, net 625.0 573.1
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 970.0 1,103.7
Other non-current assets 339.7 332.6
Total assets 6,037.8 5,900.1
Current Liabilities:    
Accounts payable 657.2 524.8
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits 246.7 274.7
Accrued sales returns and allowances 180.0 209.4
Short-term operating lease liabilities 235.7 245.4
Other accrued liabilities 662.0 615.3
Total current liabilities 1,981.6 1,869.6
Long-term debt 984.5 1,020.7
Postretirement medical benefits 36.3 51.5
Pension liabilities 113.1 155.2
Long-term employee related benefits 104.9 108.5
Long-term operating lease liabilities 859.1 969.5
Other long-term liabilities 54.6 59.4
Total liabilities 4,134.1 4,234.4
Commitments and contingencies
Levi Strauss & Co. stockholders’ equity    
Common stock — $0.001 par value; 1,200,000,000 Class A shares authorized; 96,028,351 shares and 97,567,627 shares issued and outstanding as of November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, respectively; and 422,000,000 Class B shares authorized, 297,703,442 shares and 302,209,813 shares issued and outstanding, as of November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, respectively 0.4 0.4
Additional paid-in capital 625.6 584.8
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (421.7) (394.4)
Retained earnings 1,699.4 1,474.9
Total stockholders’ equity 1,903.7 1,665.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 6,037.8 $ 5,900.1
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Common Class A    
Levi Strauss & Co. stockholders’ equity    
Common stock, par value (usd per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (shares) 1,200,000,000 1,200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares) 96,028,351 97,567,627
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares) 96,028,351 97,567,627
Common Class B    
Levi Strauss & Co. stockholders’ equity    
Common stock, shares authorized (shares) 422,000,000 422,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares) 297,703,442 302,209,813
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares) 297,703,442 302,209,813
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Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net revenues $ 6,168.6 $ 5,763.9 $ 4,452.6
Cost of goods sold 2,619.8 2,417.2 2,099.7
Gross profit 3,548.8 3,346.7 2,352.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,893.2 2,652.2 2,347.6
Restructuring Costs 9.1 8.3 90.4
Operating income (loss) 646.5 686.2 (85.1)
Interest expense (25.7) (72.9) (82.2)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0.0 (36.5) 0.0
Other income (expense), net 28.8 3.4 (22.4)
Income (loss) before income taxes 649.6 580.2 (189.7)
Income tax expense (benefit) 80.5 26.7 (62.6)
Net income (loss) $ 569.1 $ 553.5 $ (127.1)
Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders:      
Basic (usd per share) $ 1.43 $ 1.38 $ (0.32)
Diluted (usd per share) $ 1.41 $ 1.35 $ (0.32)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:      
Basic (in shares) 397,341,137 401,634,760 397,315,117
Diluted (in shares) 403,844,782 409,778,169 397,315,117
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income (loss) $ 569.1 $ 553.5 $ (127.1)
Pension and postretirement benefits 22.1 35.1 60.9
Derivative instruments 36.1 69.7 (55.2)
Foreign currency translation (losses) gains (65.0) (51.0) 10.5
Unrealized (losses) gains on marketable securities (0.7) 5.7 9.7
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-For-Sale, Adjustments, Before Reclassification Adjustment, Before Tax (19.9) 0.0 0.0
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, before related income taxes (27.4) 59.5 25.9
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) 3.0 (12.4) (8.0)
Comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes $ 544.7 $ 600.6 $ (109.2)
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Class A & Class B Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Beginning balance at Nov. 24, 2019 $ 1,571.6 $ 5.4 $ 0.4 $ 657.7 $ 1,310.5 $ 59.8 $ (405.0) $ (54.4) $ 8.0 $ 0.0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Net income (loss) (127.1)       (127.1)          
Other comprehensive income, net of tax             18.0      
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 18.0           (36.4)   (9.6)  
Stock-based compensation and dividends, net 50.9     51.1 (0.2)          
Employee stock purchase plan 8.0     8.0            
Repurchase of common stock (56.3)       (56.3)          
Tax withholdings on equity awards (90.6)     (90.6)            
Changes in ownership of noncontrolling interest (16.8)       (8.8)       (8.0)  
Dividends, Cash (63.6)       (63.6)          
Ending balance at Nov. 29, 2020 1,299.5   0.4 626.2 1,114.3   (441.4)   0.0  
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Net income (loss) 553.5       553.5          
Other comprehensive income, net of tax             47.0      
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 47.0           47.0   0.0  
Stock-based compensation and dividends, net 60.0     60.1 (0.1)          
Employee stock purchase plan 7.7     7.7            
Repurchase of common stock (88.4)       (88.4)          
Tax withholdings on equity awards (109.2)     (109.2)            
Dividends, Cash (104.4)       (104.4)          
Ending balance at Nov. 28, 2021 1,665.7   0.4 584.8 1,474.9   (394.4)   0.0  
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Net income (loss) 569.1       569.1          
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (24.4)           (24.4)   0.0  
Stock-based compensation and dividends, net 60.7     60.8 (0.1)          
Employee stock purchase plan 9.0     9.0            
Repurchase of common stock (173.1)       (173.1)          
Tax withholdings on equity awards (29.0)     (29.0)            
Adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive gain to retained earnings for available-for-sale securities 0.0       2.9   (2.9)   0.0  
Dividends, Cash (174.3)       (174.3)          
Ending balance at Nov. 27, 2022 $ 1,903.7   $ 0.4 $ 625.6 $ 1,699.4   $ (421.7)   $ 0.0  
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:      
Net income (loss) $ 569.1 $ 553.5 $ (127.1)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 158.9 143.2 141.8
Asset impairment charges 37.8 21.9 67.0
Stock-based compensation 60.8 60.1 50.9
Deferred income taxes (59.8) (87.9) (95.2)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0.0 36.4 0.0
Other, net 11.6 33.9 49.6
Net change in operating assets and liabilities (550.3) (23.8) 382.6
Net cash provided by operating activities 228.1 737.3 469.6
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:      
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (267.1) (166.9) (130.4)
Payments to acquire business 0.0 (390.9) (54.6)
Proceeds (payments) on settlement of forward foreign exchange contracts not designated for hedge accounting 12.4 (17.9) 12.5
Payments to acquire short-term investments (72.8) (123.0) (109.6)
Proceeds from sale, maturity and collection of short-term investments 93.0 126.9 93.5
Other investing, net (1.2) 0.0 0.0
Net cash used for investing activities (235.7) (571.8) (188.6)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:      
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs 0.0 489.3 496.0
Repayments of long-term debt including extinguishment costs 0.0 (1,023.3) 0.0
Proceeds from senior revolving credit facility 404.0 0.0 300.0
Repayments of senior revolving credit facility (404.0) 0.0 (300.0)
Proceeds (repayments) of short-term credit facilities and other short-term borrowings, net 7.4 (12.2) 10.0
Repurchase of common stock (175.7) (85.9) (56.2)
Tax withholdings on equity awards (29.0) (109.3) (90.6)
Dividend to stockholders (174.3) (104.4) (63.6)
Other financing, net 6.2 4.9 (9.6)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (365.4) (840.9) 286.0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash (7.6) (11.6) (4.2)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash (380.6) (687.0) 562.8
Beginning cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash 810.6 1,497.6 934.8
Ending cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash 430.0 810.6 1,497.6
Less: Ending restricted cash (0.4) (0.3) (0.4)
Ending cash and cash equivalents 429.6 810.3 1,497.2
Noncash Investing Activity:      
Property, plant and equipment acquired and not yet paid at end of period 93.3 72.3 36.0
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:      
Cash paid for interest during the period 37.5 54.4 73.7
Income taxes $ 129.3 $ 109.6 $ 50.1
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Cash dividends paid per share (usd per share) $ 0.44 $ 0.26 $ 0.16
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Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations
Levi Strauss & Co. (the "Company") is one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies. The Company designs, markets and sells – directly or through third parties and licensees – products that include jeans, casual and dress pants, activewear, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear and related accessories, for men, women and children around the world under the Levi’s®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™, Denizen®, Dockers® and Beyond Yoga® brands.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company acquired Beyond Yoga®, which has been consolidated since the date of acquisition. Beyond Yoga® generates revenue from the sale of activewear in the United States. Please refer to Note 4 for more information.
The Company operates its business according to three reportable segments: Americas, Europe, and Asia, collectively comprising the Company's Levi's Brands business, which includes the Levi's, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Denizen® brands. The Dockers® and Beyond Yoga® businesses do not meet the quantitative thresholds for reportable segments and therefore are presented under the caption of Other Brands.
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned foreign and domestic subsidiaries are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Sunday of November in each year, although the fiscal years of certain foreign subsidiaries end on November 30. Fiscal years 2022 and 2021 were 52-week years, ending on November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, respectively. Fiscal year 2020 was a 53-week year, ending on November 29, 2020. Each quarter of fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020 consisted of 13 weeks, with the exception of the fourth quarter of 2020, which consisted of 14 weeks. All references to years relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years.
COVID-19 Update
In fiscal year 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and government authorities around the world imposed lockdowns and restrictions. As a result, the Company's business and results of operations in 2020 were materially impacted and total charges of $250.0 million were recognized, consisting of $90.4 million of restructuring charges, $68.5 million of COVID-19 related inventory costs, and $91.1 million for customer receivables, asset impairments and other related charges.
Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to affect the Company's business and results of operations, although to a lesser extent than in 2020. During 2021, company-operated stores and third-party retail locations throughout various markets were impacted by temporary closures, reduced hours and reduced occupancy levels. During 2022, temporary store closures and reduced traffic were mainly limited within China as a result of their zero-tolerance policy shutdowns while most of the Company's company-operated stores and wholesale customer doors across other markets remained open throughout the year.
Out-of-Period Adjustment
For the year ended November 27, 2022, the Company's results include an out-of-period adjustment, which increased other income (expense), net by $19.9 million and income tax expense by $4.0 million. Basic and diluted earnings per share both increased by $0.04 per share. This item, which originated in prior years, relates to the correction of the treatment of unrealized gains and losses on marketable equity securities, previously recorded as available-for-sale equity securities and reflected as a component of comprehensive income, held in an irrevocable grantor’s rabbi trust in connection with the Company's deferred compensation plan. Additionally, $2.9 million was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income to retained earnings in the statement of stockholder's equity to reflect the adoption of an accounting standard. The Company has evaluated the effects of this out-of-period adjustment, both qualitatively and quantitatively, and concluded that the correction of this amount was not material to the current period or the periods in which they originated, including quarterly reporting.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements. Estimates are based upon historical factors, current circumstances and the experience and judgment of the Company’s management. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and may employ outside experts to assist in its evaluations. Changes in such estimates, based on more accurate future information, or different assumptions or conditions, may affect amounts reported in future periods.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are stated at fair value.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company records all derivatives at fair value, which are included in "Other current assets", "Other non-current assets", "Other accrued liabilities" or "Other long-term liabilities" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The portion of the fair value that represents cash flow occurring within one year is classified as current and the portion related to cash flows occurring beyond one year is classified as non-current. The cash flows from the designated derivative instruments used as hedges are classified in the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows in the same section as the cash flows of the hedged item.
Designated Cash Flow Hedges
The Company actively manages the risk of changes in functional currency equivalent cash flows resulting from anticipated non-functional currency denominated purchases and sales. The Company’s global sourcing organization uses the U.S. dollar as its functional currency and is primarily exposed to changes in functional currency equivalent cash flows from anticipated inventory purchases, as it procures inventory on behalf of subsidiaries with the Euro, Australian Dollar and Japanese Yen functional currencies. The Company's Mexico subsidiary uses the Mexican Peso as its functional currency and is exposed as it procures inventory in the U.S. Dollar. Additionally, a European subsidiary uses Euros as its functional currency and is exposed to anticipated non-functional currency denominated sales. The Company manages these risks by using currency forward contracts formally designated and effective as cash flow hedges. Hedge effectiveness is generally determined by evaluating the ability of a hedging instrument's cumulative change in fair value to offset the cumulative change in the present value of expected cash flows on the underlying exposures. For forward contracts, forward points are excluded from the determination of hedge effectiveness and are included in cost of goods sold for hedges of anticipated inventory purchases and in net revenues for hedges of anticipated sales on a straight-line basis over the life of the contract. In each accounting period, differences between the change in fair value of the forward points and the amount recognized on a straight-line basis is recognized in "Other comprehensive (loss) income."
Net Investment Hedges
The Company designates certain non-derivative instruments as net investment hedges to hedge the Company's net investment position in certain of its foreign subsidiaries. For these instruments, the Company documents the hedge designation by identifying the hedging instrument, the nature of the risk being hedged and the approach for measuring hedge effectiveness.
Non-designated Cash Flow Hedges
The Company enters into derivative instruments not designated as hedges. These derivative instruments are not speculative and are used to manage the Company’s exposure to certain product sourcing activities, some intercompany sales, foreign subsidiaries' royalty payments, interest payments, earnings repatriations, net investment in foreign operations and funding activities but the Company has not elected to apply hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in "Other income (expense), net" in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
Accounts Receivable, Net
Beginning in 2021, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 requires entities to use a forward-looking approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables.
The Company extends credit to its customers that satisfy pre-defined credit criteria. Accounts receivable are recorded net of an allowance for credit losses. The Company estimates the allowance for credit losses based on an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable, assessment of collectability, including any known or anticipated bankruptcies, customer-specific circumstances and an evaluation of current economic conditions. Actual write-off of receivables may differ from estimates due to changes in customer and economic circumstances. During fiscal 2021, a net reduction of $12.5 million in allowances related to customer receivables was recorded as a result of a change in customers' financial condition, actual and anticipated bankruptcies and other associated claims.
The allowance for credit losses was $7.5 million and $11.6 million as of November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, respectively.
Inventory Valuation
The Company values inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventory cost is determined using the first-in first-out method. The Company includes product costs, labor and related overhead, inbound freight, internal transfers, and the cost of operating its remaining manufacturing facilities, including the related depreciation expense, in the cost of inventories. The Company determines inventory net realizable value by estimating expected selling prices based on the Company's historical recovery rates for slow-moving and obsolete inventory and other factors, such as market conditions, expected channel of distribution and current consumer preferences.
Income Tax
Beginning in fiscal year 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). ASU 2018-02 addresses certain stranded income tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act") enacted on December 22, 2017. Stranded income tax effects unrelated to the Tax Act are generally released from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) when an entire portfolio of the type of item related to the stranded income tax effect is liquidated, sold or extinguished.
Significant judgment is required in determining the Company's global income tax provision. In the ordinary course of a global business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain. Some of these uncertainties arise from examinations in various jurisdictions and assumptions and estimates used in evaluating the need for valuation allowances.
The Company is subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. The Company computes its provision for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized
for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. All deferred income taxes are classified as non-current on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income for the years in which those tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. Significant judgments are required in order to determine the realizability of deferred tax assets. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, the Company's management evaluates all available positive and negative evidence, including historical operating results, estimates of future taxable income and the existence of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies.
The Company continuously reviews issues raised in connection with all ongoing examinations and open tax years to evaluate the adequacy of its tax liabilities. The Company evaluates uncertain tax positions under a two-step approach. The first step is to evaluate the uncertain tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination based on its technical merits. The second step, for those positions that meet the recognition criteria, is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than fifty percent likely to be realized. The Company believes that its recorded tax liabilities are adequate to cover all open tax years based on its assessment. This assessment relies on estimates and assumptions and involves significant judgments about future events. To the extent that the Company's view as to the outcome of these matters changes, the Company will adjust income tax expense in the period in which such determination is made. The Company classifies interest and penalties related to income taxes as income tax expense.
Cloud Computing Arrangements
Beginning in 2021, the Company adopted ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40). ASU 2018-15 aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license).
The Company incurs costs to implement cloud computing arrangements that are hosted by third party vendors. Implementation costs associated with cloud computing arrangements are capitalized when incurred during the application development phase. Amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the contractual term of the cloud computing arrangement on a straight-line basis. Capitalized amounts related to such arrangements are recorded within other current assets and other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the assets. Buildings are depreciated over a 20 to 40 year period. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the associated lease term. Machinery and equipment, including furniture and fixtures, automobiles and trucks, and networking communication equipment, is depreciated over a three to 20 year period.
Software development costs, which are direct costs associated with developing software for internal use, including certain payroll and payroll-related costs are capitalized when incurred during the application development phase and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life, typically a three to seven year period.
The Company reviews property plant and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset or an asset group may not be recoverable. Impairment losses are measured and recorded for the excess of carrying value over its fair value, estimated based on expected future cash flows and other quantitative and qualitative factors.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill resulted primarily from a 1985 acquisition of the Company by Levi Strauss Associates Inc., a former parent company that was subsequently merged into the Company in 1996, the acquisition of Beyond Yoga® in 2021 and other third-party acquisitions. Intangible assets comprise customer relationships and owned trademarks with definite and indefinite useful lives. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized.
The Company tests goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually, or more frequently as warranted by events or changes in circumstances which indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Annual testing is performed in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year for all reporting units and indefinite-lived assets except Beyond Yoga, which is performed in the third quarter.
When testing goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, the Company has the option of first performing a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit or an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. If necessary, the Company can perform a single step quantitative impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset with its carrying amount and record an impairment charge for the amount that the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, up to the total amount of goodwill allocated to a reporting unit or the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset.
Under the quantitative test, the Company compares the carrying value of the reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset to its fair value, which it estimates using an income approach. Under the income approach, the Company determines the fair value using a discounted cash flow method, projecting future cash flows of the reporting unit, as well as a terminal value, and applying a discount rate that reflects the relative risk of the cash flows. To determine the estimated fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company uses an income approach, specifically the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes that, in lieu of ownership, a third-party would be willing to pay a royalty in order to obtain the rights to use a comparable asset. The significant assumptions used in the income approach include revenue growth rates and profit margins, terminal value, a royalty rate, and a discount rate. Under a qualitative assessment, the Company assesses various factors including industry and market conditions, macroeconomic conditions and performance of the businesses.
Operating Leases
Beginning in fiscal year 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842).
The Company primarily leases retail store space, certain distribution and warehouse facilities, office space and equipment. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and begins recording lease activity at the commencement date, which is generally the date in which the Company takes possession of or controls the physical use of the asset. Right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term with lease expense recognized on a straight-line basis. Incremental borrowing rates are used to determine the present value of future lease payments unless the implicit rate is readily determinable. Incremental borrowing rates reflect the rate the lessee would pay to borrow on a secured basis an amount equal to the lease payments and incorporates the term and economic environment of the lease. ROU assets include amounts for scheduled rent increases and are reduced by the amount of lease incentives. The lease term includes the non-cancelable period of the lease and options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise those options. Certain lease agreements include variable lease payments, which are based on a percent of retail sales over specified levels or adjust periodically for inflation as a result of changes in a published index, primarily the Consumer Price Index.
The Company has elected to account for lease and non-lease components together as a single lease component in the measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities. Variable lease payments are not included in the measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities.
For leases with a lease term of 12 months or less, fixed lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over such term and are not recognized on the consolidated balance sheet. See Note 15 for further discussion of the Company's leases.
Debt Issuance Costs
The Company capitalizes debt issuance costs on its senior revolving credit facility, which are included in "Other non-current assets" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Capitalized debt issuance costs on the Company's unsecured long-term debt are presented as a reduction to the debt outstanding on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The unsecured long-term debt issuance costs are generally amortized utilizing the effective interest method whereas the senior revolving credit facility issuance costs are amortized utilizing the straight-line method. Amortization of debt issuance costs is included in "Interest expense" in the consolidated statements of operations.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair values of the Company's financial instruments reflect the amounts that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The fair value estimates presented in these financial statements are based on information available to the Company as of November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021.
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and short-term borrowings approximate fair value since they are short term in nature. The Company has estimated the fair value of its other financial instruments using the market and income approaches. Rabbi trust assets and forward foreign exchange contracts are carried at their fair values. The Company's debt instruments are carried at historical cost and adjusted for amortization of premiums, discounts, or deferred financing costs, foreign currency fluctuations and principal payments.
Pension and Postretirement Benefits  
In 2021, the Company adopted ASU 2018-14, Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20). ASU 2018-14 removes certain disclosures that are not considered cost beneficial, clarifies certain required disclosures and adds additional disclosures.
The Company has several non-contributory defined benefit retirement plans covering eligible employees. The Company also provides certain health care benefits for U.S. employees who meet age, participation and length of service requirements at retirement. In addition, the Company sponsors other retirement or post-employment plans for its foreign employees in accordance with local government programs and requirements. The Company retains the right to amend, curtail or discontinue any aspect of the plans, subject to local regulations.
The Company recognizes either an asset or a liability for any plan's funded status in its consolidated balance sheets. The Company measures changes in funded status using actuarial models which utilize an attribution approach that generally spreads individual events over the estimated service lives of the remaining employees in the plan. For plans where participants will not earn additional benefits by rendering future service, which includes the Company's U.S. plans, individual events are spread over the plan participants' estimated remaining lives. The Company's policy is to fund its retirement plans based upon actuarial recommendations and in accordance with applicable laws, income tax regulations and credit agreements. Net pension and postretirement benefit income or expense is generally determined using assumptions which include expected long-term rates of return on plan assets, discount rates, compensation rate increases and medical and mortality trend rates. The Company considers several factors including historical rates, expected rates and external data to determine the assumptions used in the actuarial models.
Employee Incentive Compensation
The Company maintains short-term and long-term employee incentive compensation plans. Provisions for employee incentive compensation are recorded in "Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits" and "Long-term employee related benefits" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The Company accrues the related compensation expense over the period of the plan and changes in the liabilities for these incentive plans generally correlate with the Company's financial results and projected future financial performance.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has stock-based incentive plans that allow for the issuance of cash or equity-settled awards to certain employees and non-employee directors. The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based awards that are classified as equity based on the grant date fair value of the awards over the requisite service period, adjusted for estimated forfeitures. The cash-settled awards are classified as liabilities and compensation expense is measured using fair value at the end of each reporting period until settlement.
The grant date fair value of the Company's stock appreciation right awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The grant date fair value of the Company's service based restricted stock units ("RSUs") and non-market based performance RSUs is determined based on the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant, adjusted to
reflect the absence of dividend equivalents during vesting. The grant date fair value of the Company's market based performance RSUs is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model.
Compensation expense for all performance based RSUs is recognized over the requisite service period when attainment of the performance goal is deemed probable, net of estimated forfeitures. Compensation expense for market based RSUs, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized over the requisite service period regardless of whether, and the extent to which, the market condition is ultimately satisfied. For RSU awards with cliff vesting terms, compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis. For awards granted to retirement-eligible employees, or employees who will become retirement-eligible prior to the end of the awards' respective stated vesting periods, the related stock-based compensation expense is recognized on an accelerated basis over a term commensurate with the period that the employee is required to provide service in order to vest in the award.
Due to the job function of the award recipients, the Company has included stock-based compensation expense in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the consolidated statements of operations.
Self-Insurance
Up to certain limits, the Company self-insures various loss exposures primarily relating to workers' compensation risk and employee and eligible retiree medical health benefits. The Company carries insurance policies covering claim exposures which exceed predefined amounts, per occurrence and/or in the aggregate. Accruals for losses are made based on the Company's claims experience and actuarial assumptions followed in the insurance industry, including provisions for incurred but not reported losses.
Foreign Currency
The functional currency for most of the Company's foreign operations is the applicable local currency. For those operations, assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars using period-end exchange rates; income and expenses are translated at average monthly exchange rates; and equity accounts are translated at historical rates. Net changes resulting from such translations are recorded as a component of translation adjustments in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
Foreign currency transactions are transactions denominated in a currency other than the entity's functional currency. At each balance sheet date, each entity remeasures the recorded balances related to foreign-currency transactions using the period-end exchange rate. Unrealized gains or losses arising from the remeasurement of these balances are recorded in "Other income (expense), net" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. In addition, at the settlement date of foreign currency transactions, the realized foreign currency gains or losses are recorded in "Other income (expense), net" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations to reflect the difference between the rate effective at the settlement date and the historical rate at which the transaction was originally recorded.
Share Repurchases
On May 31, 2022, the board of directors of the Company approved a new share repurchase program that authorizes the repurchase of up to $750 million of the Company's Class A common stock. The previously approved $200 million share repurchase program was completed as of the end of the second quarter of 2022. During fiscal 2022, 8.7 million shares were repurchased for $172.9 million, plus broker's commissions, in the open market. During fiscal 2021, 3.4 million shares were repurchased for $88.4 million, plus broker's commissions, in the open market.
The Company accounts for share repurchases by charging the excess of repurchase price over the repurchased Class A common stock's par value entirely to retained earnings. All repurchased shares are retired and become authorized but unissued shares. The Company accrues for the shares purchased under the share repurchase plan based on the trade date. The Company may terminate or limit the share repurchase program at any time.
Revenue Recognition
Net sales includes sales within the wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. Wholesale channel revenues includes sales to third-party retailers such as department stores, specialty retailers, third-party e-commerce sites and franchise locations dedicated to the Company's brands. The Company also sells products directly to consumers, which are reflected in the direct-to-consumer ("DTC") channel, through a variety of formats, including company-operated mainline and outlet stores, company-operated e-commerce sites and select shop-in-shops located in department stores and other third-party retail locations.
Revenue transactions generally comprise a single performance obligation, which consists of the sale of products to customers either through wholesale or direct-to-consumer channels. The Company satisfies the performance obligation and records revenues when transfer of control has passed to the customer, based on the terms of sale. Transfer of control passes to wholesale customers upon shipment or upon receipt depending on the agreement with the customer. Within the Company's DTC channel, control generally transfers to the customer at the time of sale within company-operated retail stores and upon delivery to the customer with respect to e-commerce transactions.
Licensing revenues are included in the Company's wholesale channel and represent approximately 1% of total revenues which are recognized over time based on the contractual term with variable amounts recognized only when royalties exceed contractual minimum royalty guarantees.
Payment terms for wholesale transactions depend on the country of sale or agreement with the customer, and payment is generally required after shipment or receipt by the wholesale customer. Payment is due at the time of sale for retail store and e-commerce transactions.
Net sales to the Company's ten largest customers for fiscal year 2022, fiscal year 2021, and fiscal year 2020, totaled 31%, 32% and 29% of net revenues for those fiscal years, respectively. No customer represented 10% or more of net revenues in any of these years.
The Company treats all shipping to the Company's customers, handling and certain other distribution activities as a fulfillment cost and recognizes these costs as SG&A expenses. Sales and value-added taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis in the consolidated statements of operations.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold includes the expenses incurred to acquire and produce inventory for sale, including product costs, labor and related overhead, inbound freight, internal transfers, and the cost of operating the Company's remaining manufacturing facilities, including the related depreciation expense.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses consist primarily of costs relating to advertising, marketing, selling, distribution, information technology and other corporate functions. Selling costs include, among other things, all occupancy costs associated with company-operated stores and with the Company's company-operated shop-in-shops located within department stores. The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. For fiscal year 2022, 2021 and 2020, total advertising expense was $463.7 million, $434.5 million and $331.4 million, respectively. Distribution costs include costs related to receiving and inspection at distribution centers, warehousing, shipping to the Company's customers, handling and certain other activities associated with the Company's distribution network. These expenses totaled $304.7 million, $244.6 million and $198.3 million for fiscal year 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Reclassification
Certain amounts on the consolidated balance sheets and statements of cash flow have been conformed to the November 27, 2022 presentation.
Changes in Accounting Principles
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. ASU 2019-12 enhances and simplifies aspects of the income tax accounting guidance in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740, Income Taxes. The Company adopted this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
The following recently issued accounting standards, all of which are FASB issued ASU's, have been grouped by their required effective dates for the Company:
First Quarter 2024
In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-04, Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations. This new guidance is designed to enhance transparency around supplier finance programs by requiring new disclosures that would allow a user of the financial statements to understand the program’s nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period, and potential magnitude. ASU 2022-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years, except for the amendment on rollforward information, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
First Quarter 2025
In March 2020 and January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting and ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform: Scope, respectively. Together, the ASUs provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the U.S. GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens related to the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. This guidance became effective on March 12, 2020, and the Company may elect to apply the amendments through December 31, 2024. The Company does not expect that the adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
v3.22.4
Inventory
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventory Disclosure INVENTORIES
The following table presents the Company's inventory balances: 
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
 (Dollars in millions)
Raw materials$12.3 $9.2 
Work-in-progress4.7 3.6 
Finished goods1,399.8 885.2 
Total inventories$1,416.8 $898.0 
v3.22.4
Property, Plant and Equipment
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
(Dollars in millions)
Land$8.2 $8.2 
Buildings and leasehold improvements498.0 472.2 
Machinery and equipment490.0 487.4 
Capitalized internal-use software682.2 597.7 
Construction in progress165.9 67.8 
Subtotal1,844.3 1,633.3 
Accumulated depreciation(1,221.5)(1,130.7)
Property, plant & equipment, net$622.8 $502.6 
Depreciation expense for the years ended November 27, 2022, November 28, 2021, and November 29, 2020, was $154.6 million, $142.1 million and $136.6 million, respectively.
During fiscal year 2022, the Company recorded $6.4 million in charges primarily related to the impairment of certain long-lived assets as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis. During fiscal year 2021, the Company recorded $11.0 million in charges primarily related to the impairment of leasehold improvements and other property and equipment. During fiscal year 2020, the Company recorded $23.6 million in charges primarily related to the impairment of certain store assets, buildings and leasehold improvements as well as the impairment of other property and equipment, primarily within capitalized internal-use software in response to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The impairment charges are included in SG&A expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
v3.22.4
Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions ACQUISITIONS
Beyond Yoga® Acquisition
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of Beyond Yoga®, a body positive, premium athleisure apparel brand focused on quality, fit and comfort for all shapes and sizes. The acquisition was for 100% ownership of the entity and funded entirely by cash on hand. The results of operations, financial position and cash flows of Beyond Yoga® have been included in the Company's financial statements from the date of acquisition.
The Company accounted for the acquisition following FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, and the related assets acquired, and liabilities assumed were recorded at fair value on the acquisition date. The aggregate purchase price was allocated to the major categories of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their respective fair values at the acquisition date and the difference between the purchase price and fair value recorded was recorded as goodwill.
The following table summarizes the fair values of the Beyond Yoga® assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
September 21,
2021
(Dollars in millions)
Cash$1.5 
Accounts receivable5.0 
Inventory(1)
18.7 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets0.5 
Property, plant and equipment0.7 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
5.9 
Goodwill123.7 
Intangible assets245.5 
Other non-current assets0.5 
Total assets acquired402.0 
Accounts payable4.3 
Other accrued liabilities2.2 
Operating lease liabilities5.9 
Total liabilities assumed12.4 
Net assets acquired$389.6 
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(1)Includes $5.9 million of inventory markup above historical carrying value.
The goodwill is attributable to the Company's ability to expand the Beyond Yoga® brand to more consumers through direct-to-consumer expansion, including brick-and-mortar retail, gender and category growth, and further development of the wholesale footprint with premium partners. All of the goodwill will be deductible for tax purposes.
The Company assigned a fair value to and estimated useful lives for intangible assets acquired as part of the Beyond Yoga® acquisition. The fair value of the separately identifiable intangible assets, and their estimated useful lives as of the acquisition date were as follows:
Estimated
Fair Value
Weighted Average Estimated
Useful Life
(years)
(Dollars in millions)
Intangible Assets:
Trademark$216.0 Indefinite
Customer Relationships29.5 8.2 years
Total$245.5 
The Beyond Yoga® trademark, which is estimated to have an indefinite life, has been valued at $216.0 million using the relief-from-royalty method. The relief-from-royalty method requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including projected future revenues, a hypothetical royalty rate, the expected economic life of the asset, tax rates and a discount rate that reflects the level of risk associated with the future earnings attributable to the asset.
The Company has not disclosed pro forma information of the combined business as the transaction is not material to revenue or net income.
In connection with the acquisition, the Company recognized certain acquisition-related expenses which are expensed as incurred. These expenses are recognized within SG&A expenses in the Company's consolidated statements of operations and include the following amounts:
transaction and integration costs, including fees for advisory and professional services incurred as part of the acquisition and integration costs subsequent to the acquisition; and
acquisition-related compensation, including amounts due to sellers that are contingent upon continuing employment.
The following table summarizes the acquisition-related expenses recognized during fiscal year 2022 and 2021:
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
(Dollars in millions)
Acquisition-related expenses:
Transaction and integration costs$0.8 $2.8 
Acquisition-related compensation5.0 1.0 
Total$5.8 $3.8 
In connection with the acquisition, $15.0 million of consideration was deferred up to three years from the acquisition date, subject to the continued employment of certain continuing Beyond Yoga® employees through various vesting dates. The acquisition-related compensation is expensed over the vesting periods as service is provided, and consists of cash payments, which are included within "accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits" within the Company's consolidated balance sheets until payments are made.
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by business segment for the years ended November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, were as follows:
AmericasEuropeAsiaOther BrandsTotal
(Dollars in millions)
Balance, November 29, 2020$233.0 $28.7 $3.1 $— $264.8 
Additions(1)
— 1.7 — 123.7 125.4 
Foreign currency fluctuation(1.6)(1.6)(0.1)— (3.3)
Balance, November 28, 2021231.4 28.8 3.0 123.7 386.9 
Impairments— (11.6)— — (11.6)
Adjustments— — — (0.1)(0.1)
Foreign currency fluctuation(1.9)(7.5)(0.1)— (9.5)
Balance, November 27, 2022$229.5 $9.7 $2.9 $123.6 $365.7 
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(1)Additions to Other Brands goodwill in fiscal year 2021 relates to the acquisition of Beyond Yoga®. Refer to Note 4 for more information.
During the second quarter of 2022, as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Company reviewed the goodwill assigned to its Russia business for impairment and recorded $11.6 million of non-cash impairment charges. The impairment charges are included in SG&A expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
During the third and fourth quarter of 2022, the Company elected to perform a quantitative impairment assessment for goodwill assigned to certain reporting units, including Beyond Yoga. The assessments concluded that the fair values of the reporting units were in excess of their respective carrying values.
Other intangible assets, net, were as follows:
November 27, 2022November 28, 2021
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
TotalGross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Total
(Dollars in millions)
Non-amortized intangible assets:
Trademarks$258.7 $— $258.7 $258.7 $— $258.7 
Amortized intangible assets:
Customer relationships and other37.9 (9.9)28.0 38.7 (6.1)32.6 
Total$296.6 $(9.9)$286.7 $297.4 $(6.1)$291.3 
Customer relationships and other are amortized over five to eleven years. Amortization expense for the years ended November 27, 2022, November 28, 2021 and November 29, 2020 was $4.3 million, $1.1 million and $5.2 million, respectively.
For fiscal 2022, the Company elected to perform the qualitative assessment for the goodwill in certain of our reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets. This qualitative assessment included the review of certain macroeconomic factors and entity-specific qualitative factors to determine if it was more-likely-than-not that the fair values of our reporting units were below carrying value. For other reporting units and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, including Beyond Yoga, a quantitative assessment was performed. The Company engaged third-party valuation specialists and used industry accepted valuation models and criteria that were reviewed and approved by various levels of management. The assessments concluded that the fair value of the reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets were in excess of their respective carrying values.
Estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years is as follows:
November 27,
2022
(Dollars in millions)
2023$4.4 
20244.4 
20254.4 
20264.0 
20272.3 
Thereafter8.5 
Total$28.0 
v3.22.4
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following table presents the Company’s financial instruments that are carried at fair value:
 November 27, 2022November 28, 2021
  Fair Value 
Estimated Using
 Fair Value 
Estimated Using
 Fair Value
Level 1 Inputs(1)
Level 2 Inputs(2)
Fair Value
Level 1 Inputs(1)
Level 2 Inputs(2)
 (Dollars in millions)
Financial assets carried at fair value
Rabbi trust assets$71.5 $71.5 $— $80.2 $80.2 $— 
Short-term investments in marketable securities70.6 — 70.6 91.5 — 91.5 
Derivative instruments(3)
21.5 — 21.5 27.5 — 27.5 
Total$163.6 $71.5 $92.1 $199.2 $80.2 $119.0 
Financial liabilities carried at fair value
Derivative instruments(3)
8.1 — 8.1 13.3 — 13.3 
Total$8.1 $— $8.1 $13.3 $— $13.3 
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(1)Fair values estimated using Level 1 inputs are inputs which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Rabbi trust assets consist of marketable equity securities. See Note 11 for more information on rabbi trust assets.
(2)Fair values estimated using Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly and include among other things, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active or inactive as well as inputs other than quoted prices that are observable. For forward foreign exchange contracts, inputs include foreign currency exchange and interest rates and, where applicable, credit default swap prices.
(3)The Company’s cash flow hedges are subject to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. master agreements. These agreements permit the net settlement of these contracts on a per-institution basis. Refer to Note 7 for more information.
The following table presents the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains (losses) and fair values of the Company’s available for sale investments:
November 27, 2022November 28, 2021
Amortized CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair ValueAmortized CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair Value
(Dollars in millions)
Short-term investments in marketable securities$71.1 $0.3 $(0.8)$70.6 $91.5 $0.1 $(0.1)$91.5 
The following table presents the carrying value, including related accrued interest, and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments that are carried at adjusted historical cost:
 November 27, 2022November 28, 2021
 Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
 (Dollars in millions)
Financial liabilities carried at adjusted historical cost
3.375% senior notes due 2027(1)
493.9 461.4 531.4 541.9 
3.50% senior notes due 2031(1)
498.1 404.3 497.3 502.9 
Short-term borrowings11.7 11.7 5.9 5.9 
Total$1,003.7 $877.4 $1,034.6 $1,050.7 
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(1)Fair values are estimated using Level 2 inputs and incorporate mid-market price quotes. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices, that are observable for the liability, either directly or indirectly and include among other things, quoted prices for similar liabilities in markets that are active or inactive as well as inputs other than quoted prices that are observable.
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
As of November 27, 2022, the Company had forward foreign exchange contracts derivatives that were not designated as hedges in qualifying hedging relationships, of which $649.7 million were contracts to buy and $505.7 million were contracts to sell various foreign currencies. These contracts are at various exchange rates and expire at various dates through February 2024.
The table below provides data about the carrying values of derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments: 
 November 27, 2022November 28, 2021
 Assets(Liabilities)Derivative
Net Carrying
Value
Assets(Liabilities)Derivative
Net Carrying
Value
 Carrying
Value
Carrying
Value
Carrying
Value
Carrying
Value
 (Dollars in millions)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange risk cash flow hedges(1)
$15.6 $— $15.6 $24.9 $— $24.9 
Foreign exchange risk cash flow hedges(2)
— (7.2)(7.2)— (2.0)(2.0)
Total$15.6 $(7.2)$24.9 $(2.0)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Forward foreign exchange contracts(1)
$21.5 $(15.6)$5.9 $27.5 $(24.9)$2.6 
Forward foreign exchange contracts(2)
7.2 (8.1)(0.9)2.0 (13.2)(11.2)
Total
$28.7 $(23.7)$29.5 $(38.1)
Non-derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Euro senior notes
$— $(494.5)$— $(532.3)
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(1)Included in "Other current assets" or "Other non-current assets" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Included in "Other accrued liabilities" or "Other long-term liabilities" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
The Company's over-the-counter forward foreign exchange contracts are subject to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. master agreements. These agreements permit the net-settlement of these contracts on a per-institution basis; however, the Company records the fair value on a gross basis on its consolidated balance sheets based on maturity dates, including those subject to master netting arrangements.
The table below presents the gross and net amounts of these contracts recognized on the Company's consolidated balance sheets by type of financial instrument:
November 27, 2022November 28, 2021
Gross Amounts of Assets / (Liabilities)
Presented in the Balance Sheet
Gross Amounts
Not Offset in the Balance Sheet
Net Amounts
of Assets / (Liabilities)
Gross Amounts of Assets / (Liabilities)
Presented in the Balance Sheet
Gross Amounts
Not Offset in the Balance Sheet
Net Amounts
of Assets / (Liabilities)
(Dollars in millions)
Foreign exchange risk contracts and forward foreign exchange contracts
Financial assets$44.3 $(14.6)$29.7 $54.4 $(10.2)$44.2 
Financial liabilities(30.9)14.6 (16.3)(40.1)10.2 (29.9)
Total$13.4 $14.3 
The table below provides data about the amount of gains and losses related to derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments designated as cash flow and net investment hedges included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" ("AOCL") on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, and in "Other income (expense), net" in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations:
 Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in AOCL
(Effective Portion)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified
from AOCL into Net Income (Loss)(1)
 As of
November 27,
2022
As of
November 28,
2021
Year Ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
 (Dollars in millions)
Foreign exchange risk contracts$22.6 $24.3 $20.8 $(19.3)$13.2 
Realized forward foreign exchange swaps(2)
4.6 4.6 — — — 
Yen-denominated Eurobonds(19.8)(19.8)— — — 
Euro-denominated senior notes(7.4)(45.2)— — — 
Cumulative income taxes7.2 15.2 — — — 
Total$7.2 $(20.9)
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(1)Amounts reclassified from AOCL were classified as net revenues or costs of goods sold on the consolidated statements of operations.
(2)Prior to and during 2005, the Company used foreign exchange currency swaps to hedge the net investment in its foreign operations. For hedges that qualified for hedge accounting, the net gains were included in AOCL and are not reclassified to earnings until the related net investment position has been liquidated.
There was no hedge ineffectiveness for the year ended November 27, 2022. Within the next 12 months, $29.1 million of gains from cash flow hedges are expected to be reclassified from AOCL into net income (loss).
The table below presents the effects of the Company's cash flow hedges of foreign exchange risk contracts on the consolidated statements of operations:
Year ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions)
Amount of (Loss) Gain on Cash Flow Hedge Activity:
Net revenues$(1.3)$(4.3)$1.8 
Cost of goods sold22.1 (15.0)11.4 
The table below provides data about the amount of gains and losses related to derivative instruments included in "Other income (expense), net" in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations:
 Year Ended
 November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
 (Dollars in millions)
Forward foreign exchange contracts:
Realized (loss) gain(1)
$(18.9)$(9.7)$8.0 
Unrealized gain (loss)(2)
11.3 (5.1)(5.7)
Total$(7.6)$(14.8)$2.3 
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(1)The realized loss in fiscal year 2022 is primarily driven by losses on contracts to buy various currencies, mainly the Euro, as a result of the U.S. Dollar strengthening throughout the year against original contract rates. The realized loss in fiscal year 2021 is primarily driven by losses on contracts to buy various currencies, mainly the Euro, and losses on contracts to sell various currencies, in particular the British Pound, Canadian Dollar and Mexican Peso a result of the U.S. Dollar strengthening throughout the year against original contract rates. The realized gain in fiscal year 2020 is primarily driven by gains on contracts to buy various currencies, mainly the Euro, as a result of the U.S. Dollar weakening throughout the year against original contract rates.
(2)The unrealized gain in fiscal year 2022 is primarily driven by gains on contracts to buy various foreign currencies, mainly the Euro, as a result of the U.S. Dollar weakening against the original contract rates at year end. The unrealized loss in fiscal year 2021 is primarily driven by losses on contracts to buy various foreign currencies, mainly the Euro, Mexican Peso and Japanese Yen, as a result of the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the original contract rates at year end. The unrealized loss in fiscal year 2020 is primarily driven by losses on contracts to sell various foreign currencies, mainly the Euro, as a result of the U.S. Dollar weakening against the original contract rates at year end.
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Other Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Other Liabilities Disclosure OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES  
The following table presents the Company's other accrued liabilities: 
November 27,
2022
November 28,
 2021(1)
 (Dollars in millions)
Other accrued liabilities
Accrued non-trade payables$268.4 $226.7 
Accrued property, plant and equipment93.3 72.3 
Accrued advertising and promotion57.1 64.8 
Taxes other than income taxes payable53.2 46.1 
Accrued income taxes13.1 14.5 
Short-term debt11.7 5.9 
Restructuring liabilities9.8 19.1 
Accrued rent9.1 14.5 
Accrued interest payable8.0 8.3 
Fair value derivatives7.5 13.2 
Other130.8 129.9 
Total other accrued liabilities$662.0 $615.3 
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(1)Fiscal year 2021 amounts have been conformed to fiscal year 2022 presentation.
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Debt
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
DEBT DEBT 
The following table presents the Company's debt: 
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
 (Dollars in millions)
Long-term debt
3.375% senior notes due 2027
490.6 527.6 
3.50% senior notes due 2031
493.9 493.1 
Total long-term debt$984.5 $1,020.7 
Short-term debt
Short-term borrowings11.7 5.9 
Total debt$996.2 $1,026.6 
Senior Revolving Credit Facility
The Company is a party to a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended prior to the November 2022 amendment described below, the "2021 Credit Agreement" and, as amended by the November 2022 amendment, the "Credit Agreement") that provides for a senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility is an asset-based facility, in which the borrowing availability is primarily based on the value of the U.S. Levi's® trademarks and the levels of certain eligible cash, accounts receivable and inventory in the United States and Canada.
In November 2022, the Company amended the Credit Facility under a new agreement, Amendment No. 5 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of November 22, 2022 (the "Credit Agreement Amendment"). The Credit Agreement Amendment leaves the material terms of the 2021 Credit Agreement substantially unchanged, with the exception of (i) documenting the exercise of the accordion option of the Credit Facility to increase the maximum availability from
$850.0 million to $1.0 billion; and (ii) the interest rate for borrowings under the credit facility replaced LIBOR with SOFR. The guarantees and security interest grants, covenants, events of default of the 2021 Credit Agreement, have not been materially changed as a result of the Credit Agreement Amendment. Costs of $0.8 million associated with Credit Agreement Amendment, representing underwriting fees and other expenses, were capitalized and will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the agreement.
Availability, interest and maturity.  The maximum availability under the Credit Facility is $1.0 billion, of which $950.0 million is available to the Company for revolving loans in U.S. Dollars and $50.0 million is available to the Company for revolving loans in either U.S. or Canadian Dollars. Subject to the availability under the borrowing base, the Company may make and repay borrowings from time to time until the maturity of the Credit Facility. The Company may make voluntary prepayments of borrowings at any time and must make mandatory prepayments if certain events occur. Of the maximum availability of $1.0 billion, the U.S. Levi’s® trademarks are deemed to add the lesser of (i) $350.0 million and (ii) 65% of the net orderly liquidation value of such trademarks to the borrowing base until removed from the Credit Facility collateral pursuant to the terms thereof. Upon the maturity date of January 5, 2026, all of the obligations outstanding under the Credit Facility become due. The interest rate for borrowings under the Credit Facility is an adjusted SOFR (SOFR plus 10 basis points) plus 125-175 basis points, depending on borrowing base availability, and the rate for undrawn availability is 20 basis points.
The Company’s unused availability under its Credit Facility was $985.6 million at November 27, 2022, as the Company’s total availability of $1.0 billion, based on the collateral levels discussed above, was reduced by $12.2 million of stand-by letters of credit and by $2.2 million of other credit-related instruments. The Company has stand-by letters of credit with various international banks under the Credit Facility serving as guarantees to cover U.S. workers' compensation claims and working capital requirements for certain subsidiaries, primarily in India. On January 25, 2023, subsequent to year end, the Company borrowed $150 million under its Credit Facility.
The Credit Agreement also provides that the Company may incur additional secured indebtedness on assets other than the collateral of the Credit Facility up to the greater of (i) $1.6 billion in the aggregate and (ii) an amount that would not cause the Company's secured leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to exceed 3.25 to 1.00, in each case if certain conditions are met.
Guarantees and security.  The Company's obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by specified domestic assets, including certain U.S. trademarks associated with the Levi's® brand and accounts receivable, goods and inventory in the United States. Additionally, the obligations of Levi Strauss & Co. (Canada) Inc. under the Credit Agreement are secured by Canadian accounts receivable, goods, inventory and other Canadian assets. The lien on the U.S. Levi's® trademarks and related intellectual property may be released at the Company's discretion subject to certain conditions, and such release would reduce the borrowing base.
Covenants.  The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants restricting the Company's activities, as well as those of the Company's subsidiaries, including limitations on the ability to sell assets, engage in mergers, or other fundamental changes, enter into capital leases or certain leases not in the ordinary course of business, enter into transactions involving related parties or derivatives, incur or prepay indebtedness, grant liens or negative pledges on the Company's assets, make loans or other investments, pay dividends or repurchase stock or other securities, guarantee third-party obligations, engage in sale leasebacks and make changes in the Company's corporate structure. There are exceptions to these covenants, and some are only applicable when unused availability falls below specified thresholds. In addition, the Credit Agreement includes, as a financial covenant, a springing fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 to 1.0, which arises when availability falls below a specified threshold. As of November 27, 2022, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.
Events of default.  The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including payment failures, breaches of representations and warranties, failure to comply with covenants, failure to satisfy other obligations under the Credit Agreement or related documents, defaults in respect of other indebtedness, bankruptcy, insolvency and inability to pay debts when due, material judgments, pension plan terminations or specified underfunding, substantial stock ownership changes, failure of certain provisions of any guarantee or security document supporting the Credit Facility to be in full force and effect, change of control and specified changes in the composition of the board of directors. The cross-default provisions in the Agreement apply if a default occurs on other indebtedness of the Company or the guarantors in excess of $50.0 million and the applicable grace period in respect of the indebtedness has expired, such that the lenders of or trustee for the defaulted indebtedness have the right
to accelerate. If an event of default occurs under the Credit Agreement, subject to any applicable grace period, the lenders may terminate their commitments, declare immediately payable all borrowings under the Credit Facility and foreclose on the collateral.
Senior Notes due 2025
Principal, interest, and maturity. The Company issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.00% senior notes due 2025 (the "Senior Notes due 2025") to qualified institutional buyers in April 2015 and an additional $500.0 million in April 2020. In March 2021, the Company used $800.0 million of cash on hand to redeem a portion of the Senior Notes due 2025 and recorded a net loss of $30.1 million on the early extinguishment of debt, which included $20.0 million of call premium. In September 2021, the Company used $200.0 million of cash on hand to redeem the remaining Senior Notes due 2025 and recorded a net loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $6.2 million, which included $3.3 million of call premium on the retired debt.
Senior Notes due 2027
Principal, interest and maturity. In February 2017, the Company issued €475.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.375% senior notes due 2027 (the "Senior Notes due 2027") to qualified institutional buyers and to purchasers outside the United States, which were later exchanged for new notes in the same principal amount with substantially identical terms, except that the new notes were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Senior Notes due 2027 will mature on March 15, 2027. Interest on the Senior Notes due 2027 is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15.
Ranking. The Senior Notes due 2027 are not guaranteed by any of the Company's subsidiaries and are unsecured obligations. Accordingly, they:
rank equal in right of payment with all of the Company's other existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated debt;
rank senior in right of payment to the Company's future debt and other obligations that are, by their terms, expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Senior Notes due 2027;
are effectively subordinated in right of payment to all of the Company's existing and future senior secured debt and other obligations (including the Credit Facility) to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such debt; and
are structurally subordinated to all obligations of each of the Company's subsidiaries.
Optional redemption. The Company may redeem some or all of the Senior Notes due 2027, at once or over time, at redemption prices specified in the indenture governing the Senior Notes due 2027, or the 2027 indenture, and together with the 2025 indenture, the indentures, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.
Mandatory redemption, offer to purchase and open market purchases. The Company is not required to make any sinking fund payments with respect to the Senior Notes due 2027. However, under certain circumstances in the event of an asset sale or as described under "Change of Control" below, the Company may be required to offer to purchase the Senior Notes due 2027. The Company may from time to time purchase the Senior Notes due 2027 in the open market or otherwise.
Covenants. The 2027 indenture contains covenants that limit, among other things, the Company’s and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional debt, pay dividends or make other restricted payments, consummate specified asset sales, enter into transactions with affiliates and incur liens, and that impose restrictions on the ability of its subsidiaries to pay dividends or make payments to the Company and its restricted subsidiaries, merge or consolidate with another person, and sell, assign, transfer, lease convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets or the assets of its restricted subsidiaries. The 2027 indenture provides for customary events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods), which include nonpayment of principal, premium or interest, breach of covenants, in the 2027 indenture, payment defaults or acceleration of certain other indebtedness, a failure to pay certain judgments and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. Generally, if an event of default occurs, the trustee under the 2027 indenture or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding Senior Notes due 2027 may declare all the Senior Notes due 2027 to be due and payable immediately. As of November 27, 2022, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.
Change of control. Upon the occurrence of a change in control (as defined in the 2027 indenture), each holder of the Senior Notes due 2027 may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the Senior Notes due 2027 in cash at a price
equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2027 to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase.
Senior Notes due 2031
Principal, interest, and maturity. In February 2021, the Company issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.50% senior notes due 2031 (the "Senior Notes due 2031") to qualified institutional buyers and to purchasers outside the United States. The Senior Notes due 2031 are unsecured obligations that rank equally with all of the Company’s other existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated debt and will mature on March 1, 2031. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1, commencing on September 1, 2021. Costs associated with the issuance of the notes, representing underwriting fees and other expenses, were capitalized and will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the notes.
Ranking. The Senior Notes due 2031 are not guaranteed by any of the Company's subsidiaries and are unsecured obligations. Accordingly, they:
rank equal in right of payment with all of the Company's other existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated debt;
rank senior in right of payment to the Company's future debt and other obligations that are, by their terms, expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Senior Notes due 2031;
are effectively subordinated in right of payment to all of the Company's existing and future senior secured debt and other obligations (including the Credit Facility) to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such debt; and
are structurally subordinated to all obligations of each of the Company's subsidiaries.
Optional redemption. The Company may redeem up to 40% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2031 prior to March 1, 2026, at a price equal to 103.5% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, and a "make-whole" premium. On or after March 1, 2026, the Company may redeem some or all of the Senior Notes due 2031, at once or over time, at redemption prices specified in the indenture governing the Senior Notes due 2031, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.
Mandatory redemption, Offer to Purchase and Open Market Purchases. The Company is not required to make any sinking fund payments with respect to the Senior Notes due 2031. However, under certain circumstances in the event of an asset sale or as described under "Change of Control" below, the Company may be required to offer to purchase the Senior Notes due 2031. The Company may from time to time purchase the Senior Notes due 2031 in the open market or otherwise.
Covenants. The indenture contains covenants that limit, among other things, the Company’s and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries’ ability to incur liens, other than permitted liens, the Company's subsidiaries ability to incur additional debt, and the Company's ability to merge or consolidate with another person, and sell, assign, transfer, lease convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets or the assets or its subsidiaries. The indenture provides for customary events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods), which include payment failures, failure to comply with covenants, failure to satisfy other obligations under the agreement or related documents, defaults in respect of other indebtedness, bankruptcy, insolvency and ability to pay debts when due, material judgments, pension plan terminations or specified underfunding, and substantial stock ownership changes. Generally, if an event of default occurs, the trustee under the indenture or holders of the Senior Notes due 2031 may declare all the Senior Notes due 2031 to be due and payable immediately. As of November 27, 2022, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.
Change of control. Upon the occurrence of a change in control triggering event (as defined in the 2031 indenture), unless the Company has exercised its right, if any, to redeem the Notes in full, each holder of the Senior Notes due 2031 may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the Senior Notes due 2031 in cash at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2031 to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase.
Short-term Borrowings
Short-term borrowings consist of term loans and revolving credit facilities at various foreign subsidiaries that the Company expects to either pay over the next 12 months or refinance at the end of their applicable terms. Certain of these borrowings are guaranteed by stand-by letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility.
Principal Payments on Debt
The table below sets forth, as of November 27, 2022, the Company's required aggregate short-term and long-term debt principal payments:
(Dollars in millions)
2023$11.7 
2024— 
2025— 
2026— 
2027494.5 
Thereafter500.0 
Total future debt principal payments$1,006.2 
Interest Rates on Borrowings
The Company’s weighted-average interest rate on average borrowings outstanding during fiscal year 2022, 2021 and 2020 was 3.96%, 4.32% and 4.75%, respectively. The weighted-average interest rate on average borrowings outstanding includes the amortization of capitalized issuance costs, including underwriting fees and other expenses, and excludes interest on obligations to participants under deferred compensation plans.
Dividends and Restrictions
The terms of the indentures relating to the Company's unsecured notes and its Credit Facility contain covenants that restrict the Company's ability to pay dividends to its stockholders. For information about the Company's dividend payments, see Note 16. As of November 27, 2022, and at the time dividends were paid, the Company met the requirements of its debt instruments.
Subsidiaries of the Company that are not wholly-owned subsidiaries and that are "restricted subsidiaries" under the Company’s indentures are permitted under the indentures to pay dividends to all stockholders either on a pro rata basis or on a basis that results in the receipt by the Company or a restricted subsidiary that is the parent of the restricted subsidiary of dividends or distributions of greater value than it would receive on a pro rata basis.
The terms of the indentures relating to the Company's unsecured notes and its Credit Facility contain covenants that restrict (in each case subject to certain exceptions) the Company or any restricted subsidiary from entering into any arrangements that would restrict the payment of dividends or of any obligation owed by the restricted subsidiary to the Company or any other restricted subsidiary, the making of any loans or advances to the Company or any other restricted subsidiary, or transferring any of its property to the Company or any other restricted subsidiary.
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Employee Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Pension plans.  The Company has several non-contributory defined benefit retirement plans covering eligible employees. Plan assets are invested in a diversified portfolio of securities including stocks, bonds, cash equivalents and other alternative investments including real estate investment trust funds. Benefits payable under the plans are based on years of service, final average compensation, or both. The Company retains the right to amend, curtail or discontinue any aspect of the plans, subject to local regulations.
Postretirement plans.  The Company maintains plans that provide postretirement benefits to eligible employees, principally health care to substantially all U.S. retirees and their qualified dependents. These plans were established with the intention that they would continue indefinitely. However, the Company retains the right to amend, curtail or discontinue any aspect of the plans at any time. The plans are contributory and contain certain cost-sharing features, such as deductibles and coinsurance. The Company's policy is to fund postretirement benefits as claims and premiums are paid.
The following tables summarize activity of the Company's defined benefit pension plans and postretirement benefit plans:
Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
2022202120222021
(Dollars in millions)
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$1,192.1 $1,264.6 $57.8 $67.4 
Service cost3.9 4.5 — — 
Interest cost22.5 19.3 0.9 0.8 
Plan participants' contribution0.5 0.7 3.6 4.0 
Plan combinations— 2.9 — — 
Actuarial gain(1)
(251.5)(27.0)(10.2)(3.1)
Impact of foreign currency changes(16.1)(6.0)— — 
Plan settlements(1.1)— — — 
Net benefits paid(67.7)(66.9)(10.2)(11.3)
Benefit obligation at end of year$882.6 $1,192.1 $41.9 $57.8 
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year1,129.2 1,153.3 — — 
Actual return on plan assets(216.5)33.5 — — 
Employer contribution10.7 11.9 6.6 7.3 
Plan participants' contributions0.5 0.7 3.6 4.0 
Plan settlements(1.1)— — — 
Impact of foreign currency changes(16.6)(3.3)— — 
Net benefits paid(67.7)(66.9)(10.2)(11.3)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year838.5 1,129.2 — — 
Unfunded status at end of year
$(44.1)$(62.9)$(41.9)$(57.8)
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(1)The increase in fiscal year 2022 actuarial gains compared to 2021 actuarial gains in the Company's pension benefit plans is primarily from changes in discount rate assumptions.
Amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, consist of the following:
Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
2022202120222021
(Dollars in millions)
Unfunded status recognized on the balance sheet:
Prepaid benefit cost(1)
$75.2 $98.3 $— $— 
Accrued benefit liability – current portion(2)
(9.7)(9.8)(5.7)(6.4)
Accrued benefit liability – long-term portion(2)
(109.6)(151.4)(36.2)(51.4)
$(44.1)$(62.9)$(41.9)$(57.8)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net actuarial loss$(253.1)$(264.7)$1.6 $(9.0)
Net prior service benefit0.1 0.2 — — 
$(253.0)$(264.5)$1.6 $(9.0)
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(1)Included in "Other non-current assets" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Included in "Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits" or "Other long-term liabilities" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans was $0.9 billion and $1.2 billion at November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, respectively. Information for the Company's defined benefit plans with an accumulated or projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets is as follows:
Pension Benefits
20222021
(Dollars in millions)
Accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation$117.3 $158.8 
Projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Aggregate projected benefit obligation$119.3 $162.2 
Aggregate fair value of plan assets— 1.1 
The components of the Company's net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
 Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
 202220212020202220212020
 (Dollars in millions)
Net periodic benefit cost (income):
Service cost$3.9 $4.5 $4.1 $— $— $— 
Interest cost22.5 19.3 30.7 0.9 0.8 1.7 
Expected return on plan assets(31.8)(36.6)(41.2)— — — 
Amortization of prior service benefit— (0.1)(0.1)— — — 
Amortization of actuarial loss8.5 10.4 13.4 0.3 0.5 0.3 
Curtailment gain— — (0.7)— — — 
Net settlement (gain) loss(0.2)— 14.7 — — — 
Net periodic benefit (income) cost2.9 (2.5)20.9 1.2 1.3 2.0 
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Actuarial (gain) loss(3.3)(21.2)(34.8)(10.2)(3.0)1.5 
Amortization of prior service benefit— 0.1 0.1 — — — 
Amortization of actuarial loss(8.5)(10.4)(13.4)(0.3)(0.5)(0.3)
Curtailment gain— — 0.7 — — — 
Net settlement gain (loss)0.2 — (14.7)— — — 
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
(11.6)(31.5)(62.1)(10.5)(3.5)1.2 
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and accumulated other comprehensive loss
$(8.7)$(34.0)$(41.2)$(9.3)$(2.2)$3.2 
Assumptions used in accounting for the Company's benefit plans were as follows:
Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
202220212020202220212020
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate2.4%2.1%2.8%2.4%2.0%2.8%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets2.9%3.3%3.8%
Rate of compensation increase3.5%3.3%3.3%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:
Discount rate5.0%2.4%2.1%5.1%2.4%2.0%
Rate of compensation increase3.6%3.5%3.3%
Assumed health care cost trend rates were as follows:
Health care trend rate assumed for next year6.1%5.9%5.4%
Rate trend to which the cost trend is assumed to decline4.0%3.9%4.4%
Year that rate reaches the ultimate trend rate204620442037
For the Company's benefit plans, the discount rate used to determine the present value of the future pension and postretirement plan obligations was based on a yield curve constructed from a portfolio of high quality corporate bonds with various maturities. Each year's expected future benefit payments are discounted to their present value at the appropriate yield curve rate, thereby generating the overall discount rate. The Company utilized a variety of country-specific third-party bond indices to determine the appropriate discount rates to use for the benefit plans of its foreign subsidiaries.
The Company bases the overall expected long-term rate of return on assets on anticipated long-term returns of individual asset classes and each pension plans' target asset allocation strategy based on current economic conditions. For the U.S. pension plan, the expected long-term returns for each asset class are determined through a mean-variance model to estimate 20-year returns for the plan. 
Health care cost trend rate assumptions are not a significant input in the calculation of the amounts reported for the Company's postretirement benefits plans. A one percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have no significant effect on the total service and interest cost components or on the postretirement benefit obligation.
Consolidated pension plan assets relate primarily to the U.S. pension plan. The Company utilizes the services of independent third-party investment managers to oversee the management of U.S. pension plan assets.
 The Company's investment strategy is to invest plan assets in a diversified portfolio of domestic and international equity securities, fixed income securities and real estate and other alternative investments with the objective to provide a regular and reliable source of assets to meet the benefit obligation of the pension plans. Prohibited investments for the U.S. pension plan include certain privately placed or other non-marketable debt instruments, letter stock, commodities or commodity contracts and derivatives of mortgage-backed securities, such as interest-only, principal-only or inverse floaters. The current target allocation percentages for the Company's U.S. pension plan assets are 15% for equity securities and real estate with an allowable deviation of plus or minus 4% and 85% for fixed income securities with an allowable deviation of plus or minus 4%.
The fair value of the Company's pension plan assets by asset class are as follows:
Year Ended November 27, 2022
Asset ClassTotalQuoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
(Dollars in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$5.7 $5.7 $— $— 
Equity securities(1)
U.S. large cap42.8 — 42.8 — 
U.S. small cap6.6 — 6.6 — 
International69.8 — 69.8 — 
Fixed income securities(2)
687.7 — 687.7 — 
Other alternative investments
Real estate(3)
14.5 — 14.5 — 
Hedge fund(5)
7.4 — 7.4 — 
Other(6)
4.0 — 4.0 — 
Total investments at fair value$838.5 $5.7 $832.8 $— 
Year Ended November 28, 2021
Asset ClassTotalQuoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
(Dollars in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$2.4 $2.4 $— $— 
Equity securities(1)
U.S. large cap54.1 — 54.1 — 
U.S. small cap7.7 — 7.7 — 
International87.8 — 87.8 — 
Fixed income securities(2)
939.9 — 939.9 — 
Other alternative investments
Real estate(3)
20.7 — 20.7 — 
Private equity(4)
0.2 — — 0.2 
Hedge fund(5)
12.5 — 12.5 — 
Other(6)
3.9 — 3.9 — 
Total investments at fair value$1,129.2 $2.4 $1,126.6 $0.2 
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(1)Primarily consist of equity index funds that track various market indices.
(2)Predominantly includes bond index funds that invest in long-term U.S. government and investment grade corporate bonds.
(3)Primarily consist of investments in U.S. Real Estate Investment Trusts.
(4)Represents holdings in a diversified portfolio of private equity funds and direct investments in companies located primarily in North America. Fair values are determined by investment fund managers using primarily unobservable market data.
(5)Primarily invested in a diversified portfolio of equities, bonds, alternatives and cash with a low tolerance for capital loss.
(6)Primarily relates to accounts held and managed by a third-party insurance company for employee-participants in Belgium. Fair values are based on accumulated plan contributions plus a contractually-guaranteed return plus a share of any incremental investment fund profits.
The fair value of plan assets are composed of U.S. plan assets of $692.1 million and non-U.S. plan assets of $146.4 million. The fair values of the substantial majority of the equity, fixed income and real estate investments are based on the net asset value of commingled trust funds that passively track various market indices.
The Company's estimated future benefit payments to participants, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate are anticipated to be paid as follows:
Pension
Benefits
Postretirement
Benefits
Total
(Dollars in millions)
2023$71.3 $6.3 $77.6 
202471.1 5.8 76.9 
202569.2 5.4 74.6 
202668.9 5.0 73.9 
202767.9 4.6 72.5 
2028-2031321.7 17.2 338.9 
At November 27, 2022, the Company's contributions to its pension plans for fiscal year 2023 are estimated to be $12.2 million.
v3.22.4
Employee Compensation and Long-term Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Disclosure of Employee Investment Plans [Abstract]  
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND LONG-TERM BENEFIT PLANS EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND LONG-TERM BENEFIT PLANS
Employee Savings and Investment Plan
The Company's Employee Savings and Investment Plan ("ESIP") is a qualified plan that covers eligible U.S. payroll employees. The Company matches 125% of ESIP participant's contributions to all funds maintained under the qualified plan up to the first 6.0% of eligible compensation. Total amounts charged to expense for the Company's employee investment plans for the years ended November 27, 2022, November 28, 2021 and November 29, 2020, were $18.8 million, $16.9 million and $17.3 million, respectively.
Annual Incentive Plan
The Annual Incentive Plan ("AIP") provides a cash bonus that is earned based upon the Company's business unit and consolidated financial results as measured against pre-established internal targets and upon the performance and job level of the individual. Total amounts charged to expense for this plan for the years ended November 27, 2022, November 28, 2021, and November 29, 2020 were $104.2 million, $140.9 million and $51.8 million, respectively. Total amounts accrued for this plan as of November 27, 2022, and November 28, 2021 were $106.0 million and $134.4 million, respectively.
Long-term Employee Related Benefits
Long-term employee-related benefit liabilities primarily consist of the Company's liabilities for its deferred compensation plans.
Deferred compensation plan for executives and outside directors, established January 1, 2003. The Company has a non-qualified deferred compensation plan for executives and outside directors that was established on January 1, 2003 and amended thereafter. This plan allows for participants to defer a portion of their compensation and to receive matching contributions for a portion of the deferred amounts. The deferred compensation plan obligations are payable in cash upon retirement, termination of employment and/or certain other times in a lump-sum distribution or in installments, as elected by the participant in accordance with the plan. Participants earn a return, or may incur losses, on their deferred compensation based on their selection of hypothetical portfolio of publicly traded mutual funds. As of November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, these plan liabilities totaled $73.1 million and $73.6 million. The Company held funds of $71.5 million and $80.2 million in an irrevocable grantor's rabbi trust as of November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, respectively, related to this plan. Rabbi trust assets are marketable equity securities and are included in "Other current assets" or "Other non-current assets" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized gains and losses on these marketable equity securities are reported as a component of other income and expense, net in the Company's consolidated statement of operations.
Deferred compensation plan for executives, prior to January 1, 2003. The Company also maintains a non-qualified deferred compensation plan for certain management employees relating to compensation deferrals for the period prior to January 1, 2003. The rabbi trust is not a feature of this plan. As of November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, liabilities for this plan totaled $26.5 million and $33.1 million, respectively.
Due to unfavorable market conditions in the year ended November 27, 2022, participants in the deferred compensation plans incurred interest losses, resulting in the Company recognizing gains in the amount of $14.1 million. For the years ended November 28, 2021 and November 29, 2020, interest earned by the participants in deferred compensation plans was $15.5 million and $13.8 million, respectively. These interest losses and earnings were included in "Interest expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
STOCK-BASED INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLANS STOCK-BASED INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLANS
The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $63.6 million, $64.9 million and $51.3 million, and related income tax benefits of $15.3 million, $15.4 million and $12.6 million, respectively, for the years ended November 27, 2022, November 28, 2021 and November 29, 2020, respectively. As of November 27, 2022, there was $66.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested equity awards, which cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.26 years. No stock-based compensation cost has been capitalized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
2016 Equity Incentive Plan
Prior to the IPO in March 2019, the Company granted awards under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2016 Plan"), which provided for the granting of a variety of stock awards, including stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), stock appreciation rights ("SARs") and cash or equity settled awards to certain employees and non-employee directors. The maximum number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the 2016 Plan was 80.0 million shares. Upon completion of the IPO, shares that remained available for future grants under the 2016 Plan ceased to be available and the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan became effective. Awards granted before the IPO remain outstanding according to the plan’s terms. Outstanding awards under the 2016 Plan are issuable as Class B common stock and can be voluntarily converted to Class A common stock and sold to the public.
2019 Equity Incentive Plan
In March 2019, in connection with the IPO, the Company’s stockholders adopted the Company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2019 Plan”) which provides for the grant of a variety of stock awards, including stock options, restricted stock, RSUs, SARs, and cash or equity settled awards to certain employees and non-employee directors. The maximum number of shares of Class A common stock authorized for issuance under the 2019 Plan is 40.0 million shares. At November 27, 2022, there were 27.4 million shares of Class A common stock available for future grants under the 2019 Plan.
2019 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
In March 2019, in connection with the IPO, the Company’s stockholders adopted the Company’s 2019 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2019 ESPP”), which permits participants to purchase a total of 12.0 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock through payroll deductions up to 10% of their earnings, subject to automatic annual increases. Unless otherwise determined by the administrator, the purchase price of the shares will be 85% of the fair market value of the Class A common stock on the date of purchase. At November 27, 2022, there were 10.5 million shares of Class A common stock available for issuance under the 2019 ESPP. The ESPP did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements in fiscal year 2022.
Shares of common stock associated with the above plans will be issued from the Company's authorized but unissued shares and are subject to the Stockholders' Agreement that governs all shares.
Under the 2016 Plan and 2019 Plan, stock awards have a maximum contractual term of ten years, and if applicable, must have an exercise price at least equal to the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the grant date. Awards generally vest according to terms determined at the time of grant, or as otherwise determined by the board of directors in its discretion.
Upon the exercise of a stock-settled SAR, the participant will receive shares of common stock. The number of shares of common stock issued per SAR unit exercised is equal to (i) the excess of the per-share fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of exercise over the exercise price of the SAR, divided by (ii) the per-share fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of exercise.
Stock-settled RSUs which include service or performance conditions are issued to certain employees. Each stock-settled RSU is converted to a share of common stock upon vesting and does not have pre-vesting "dividend equivalent rights."
Non-employee members of the board of directors receive RSUs annually. The RSUs additionally have "dividend equivalent rights" of which dividends paid by the Company on its common stock are credited by the equivalent addition of RSUs.
Equity Awards
SARs. The Company grants SARs, which include service or performance conditions, to a small group of the Company's senior executives and to select levels of the Company's management. SARs with service conditions ("Service SARs") vest from three-and-a-half to four years, and have maximum contractual lives of ten years. SARs with performance conditions ("Performance SARs") were granted prior to fiscal 2017 and were fully vested prior to fiscal year 2020. SARs activity during the year ended November 27, 2022 was as follows:
Service SARsPerformance SARs
UnitsWeighted-Average Exercise PriceWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic ValueUnitsWeighted-Average Exercise PriceWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(Units in thousands and dollars in millions, except weighted-average exercise price)
Outstanding at November 28, 20215,791 $11.50 4.42,787 $6.10 1.2
Granted777 21.00 — — 
Exercised(602)6.51 (251)6.10 
Forfeited(101)20.36 — — 
Outstanding at November 27, 20225,865 $13.12 4.42,536 $6.10 0.2
Vested and expected to vest at November 27, 20225,857 $13.11 4.4$26.6 2,536 $6.10 0.2$25.4 
Exercisable at November 27, 20224,126 $10.23 2.3$26.2 2,536 $6.10 0.2$25.4 
The aggregate intrinsic values are calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying SARs and the fair value of the Company's common stock that were in-the-money at that date.
November 27, 2022November 28, 2021November 29, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Aggregate intrinsic value of Service SARs exercised during the year$6.4 $119.5 $44.1 
Aggregate intrinsic value of Performance SARs exercised during the year$2.9 $45.4 $31.0 
Unrecognized future compensation costs as of November 27, 2022 of $3.7 million for Service SARs are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years.
The weighted-average grant date fair value of SARs was estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The weighted-average grant date fair values and corresponding weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model were as follows:
Service SARs Granted
202220212020
Weighted-average grant date fair value$8.49 $9.88 $6.44 
Weighted-average assumptions:
Expected life (in years)7.17.17.0
Expected volatility46.7 %49.3 %36.6 %
Risk-free interest rate1.7 %0.8 %1.4 %
Expected dividend1.9 %0.8 %1.6 %
RSUs. The Company grants RSUs, which include service or performance conditions, to a small group of the Company's senior executives and to select levels of the Company's management. RSUs with service conditions ("Service RSUs") granted vest in four annual equal installments of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the date granted subject to continued employment. RSUs with performance conditions ("Performance RSUs") vest at varying unit amounts, up to 200% of those awarded, based on the attainment of certain three-year cumulative performance goals over a three-year performance period subject to continued employment. Service and Performance RSU activity during the year ended November 27, 2022 was as follows:
Service RSUsPerformance RSUs
UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
(Units in thousands)
Outstanding at November 28, 20214,095 $19.02 2.42,435 $24.81 1.5
Granted2,491 19.35 1,000 21.38 
Vested(1,773)17.72 (1,334)21.08 
Performance adjustment— — 424 20.89 
Forfeited(379)20.29 (182)25.27 
Outstanding at November 27, 20224,434 $19.62 2.52,343 $24.81 1.5
The total fair value of Service RSU awards vested during 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $38.0 million, $35.5 million and $88.6 million, respectively. The total fair value of Performance RSU awards vested during 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $29.1 million, $28.4 million, $49.0 million, respectively. Unrecognized future compensation cost as of November 27, 2022 of $49.6 million for Service RSUs and $13.2 million for Performance RSUs is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 and 1.5 years, respectively.
The grant date fair value of Service and Performance RSUs was based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the time of grant, unless the awards were subject to market conditions, in which case the Monte Carlo simulation model was utilized. During 2022, 2021 and 2020, the weighted-average grant date fair values for Service and Performance RSUs granted without a market condition were $19.35, $21.78 and $18.80, respectively. The weighted-average grant date fair value and corresponding weighted-average assumptions used in the Monte Carlo valuation models were as follows:
Performance RSUs Granted
202220212020
Weighted-average grant date fair value$21.38 $27.33 $25.87 
Weighted-average assumptions:
Expected life (in years)2.82.82.8
Expected volatility51.4 %54.3 %37.6 %
Risk-free interest rate1.2 %0.2 %1.4 %
Expected dividend1.9 %0.8 %1.5 %
RSUs to the Board of Directors. The Company grants RSUs to certain members of its board of directors ("Board RSUs"). The total fair value of Board RSUs granted during the year ended November 27, 2022 of $1.8 million was estimated using the fair value of the Company's common stock. The total fair value of RSUs outstanding, vested and expected to vest was $7.4 million and $12.7 million as of November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, respectively.
v3.22.4
Restructuring
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
RESTRUCTURING RESTRUCTURING
In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company began a restructuring initiative designed to reduce costs and streamline operations, that is expected to continue through 2023. The next phase of the plan is expected to include further cost reductions, streamlining of operations and other organizational changes.
In 2021, the Company completed a restructuring initiative that commenced in 2020 and was designed to reduce costs, streamline operations and support agility. The initiative included the elimination of approximately 15% of the Company's global non-retail and non-manufacturing positions and resulted in approximately $100 million in annual cost savings.
For the years ended November 27, 2022, November 28, 2021 and November 29, 2020, the Company recognized net restructuring charges of $9.1 million, $8.3 million and $90.4 million, respectively, which were recorded on a separate line item in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. The charges primarily relate to severance benefits, based on separation benefits provided by Company policy or statutory benefit plans.
v3.22.4
Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts
The Company uses over-the-counter derivative instruments to manage its exposure to foreign currencies. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the forward foreign exchange contracts. However, the Company believes that its exposures are appropriately diversified across counterparties and that these counterparties are creditworthy financial institutions. See Note 7 for additional information.
Guarantees
Indemnification agreements.  In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into agreements containing indemnification provisions under which the Company agrees to indemnify the other party for specified claims and losses. For example, the Company's trademark license agreements, real estate leases, consulting agreements, logistics outsourcing agreements, securities purchase agreements and credit agreements typically contain such provisions. This type of indemnification provision obligates the Company to pay certain amounts associated with claims brought against the other party as the result of trademark infringement, negligence or willful misconduct of Company employees, breach of contract by the Company including inaccuracy of representations and warranties, specified lawsuits in which the Company and the other party are co-defendants, product claims and other matters. These amounts generally are not readily quantifiable; the maximum possible liability or amount of potential payments that could arise out of an indemnification claim depends entirely on the specific facts and circumstances associated with the claim. The Company has insurance coverage that minimizes the potential exposure to certain of such claims. The Company also believes that the likelihood of material payment obligations under these agreements to third parties is low.
Other Contingencies
Litigation. In the ordinary course of business, the Company has various claims, complaints and pending cases, including contractual matters, facility and employee-related matters, distribution matters, product liability matters, intellectual property matters, bankruptcy preference matters, and tax and administrative matters. The Company establishes loss provisions for these ordinary course claims as well as other matters in which losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. The Company does not believe any of these pending claims, complaints and legal proceedings will have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Customs Duty Audits. The Company imports both raw materials and finished garments into all of its geographic regions, and as such, is subject to numerous countries' complex customs laws and regulations with respect to its import and export activity. The Company has various pending audit assessments in connection with these activities. As of November 27, 2022, the Company has recorded certain reserves for these matters which are not material. The Company does not believe any of the claims for customs duty and related charges will have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Inventory Purchase Commitments. The Company also has minimum inventory purchase commitments, including fabric commitments, with suppliers that secure a portion of material needs for future seasons, which have a remaining term of less than one year.
v3.22.4
Leases
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
LEASES LEASESLease expense is primarily recognized in SG&A expenses within the Company's consolidated statements of operations, based on the underlying nature of the leased asset. For the years ended November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, lease expense primarily consisted of operating lease costs of $354.7 million and $345.4 million, respectively, including $83.1 million and $65.3 million primarily related to variable lease costs and $9.4 million and $9.6 million of short-term lease costs. As of and for the year ended November 27, 2022, finance leases were not a material component of the Company's lease portfolio.
In the second quarter of 2021, the Company entered into an agreement for the construction and lease of a distribution facility in Germany. The facility is currently under construction and has an expected lease commencement date in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. Once the 20-year lease term commences, the Company expects to recognize a right-of-use ("ROU") asset and corresponding lease liability of between $80 million and $100 million. The Company expects to capitalize approximately $60 million for Company-owned equipment to be installed in the leased facility.
The Company reviews its ROU assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may be impaired. Impairment losses are measured and recorded for the excess of carrying value over its fair value, estimated based on expected future cash flows and other quantitative and qualitative factors. During the year ended November 27, 2022, as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Company reviewed the ROU assets assigned to its Russia business for impairment and recorded $33.3 million of non-cash impairment charges. During the year ended November 28, 2021, due to the anticipated COVID-19 related impact on foot traffic and consumer spending trends, expected future cash flows decreased, the Company recorded $11.3 million related to the impairment of certain store ROU assets. The impairment charges are included in SG&A expenses in the Company's accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Amounts of future undiscounted cash flows related to operating lease payments over the lease term are as follows and are reconciled to the present value of the operating lease liabilities as recorded in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
November 27, 2022(1)
(Dollars in millions)
2023$260.8 
2024217.8 
2025176.7 
2026140.9 
2027112.9 
Thereafter305.7 
Total undiscounted future cash flows related to lease payments1,214.8 
Less: Interest120.0 
Present value of lease liabilities$1,094.8 
_____________
(1)Excludes $127.5 million of estimated future operating lease payments for lease agreements signed but not yet commenced.
The following table includes the weighted average remaining lease terms, in years, and the weighted average discount rate used to calculate the present value of operating lease liabilities:
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)6.36.5
Weighted-average discount rate2.88 %2.00 %

The table below includes supplemental cash and non-cash information related to operating leases:
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
(Dollars in millions)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases$260.3 $262.9 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$213.9 $415.8 
v3.22.4
Dividend
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Dividends [Abstract]  
DIVIDEND DIVIDEND
Dividends are declared at the discretion of the board of directors. In January, April, July and October 2022, the Company declared cash dividends of $0.10, $0.10, $0.12 and $0.12 per share, respectively, to holders of record of its Class A and Class B common stock. In January, April, July and October 2021, the Company declared cash dividends of $0.04, $0.06, $0.08 and $0.08 per share, respectively. A total of $174.3 million and $104.4 million in dividends were paid during the years ended November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, respectively.
The Company does not have an established dividend policy. The board of directors reviews the Company's ability to pay dividends on an ongoing basis and establishes the dividend amount based on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, current and projected cash flows and other factors, and any restrictions related to the terms of the Company’s debt agreements.
Subsequent to the Company's fiscal 2022 year end, the board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share to holders of record of its Class A and Class B common stock at the close of business on February 8, 2023, for a total quarterly dividend of approximately $47 million.
v3.22.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Equity [Abstract]  
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income is summarized below: 
Levi Strauss & Co.
Noncontrolling
Interest(1)
Pension and
Postretirement
Benefits
Translation AdjustmentsUnrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Marketable
Securities
Derivative InstrumentsForeign
Currency
Translation
TotalForeign
Currency
Translation
Totals
(Dollars in millions)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income at November 24, 2019
$(220.9)$(24.9)$(165.5)$6.3 $(405.0)$9.6 $(395.4)
Gross changes60.9 (55.2)10.5 9.7 25.9 (9.6)16.3 
Tax(15.1)13.7 (3.6)(2.9)(7.9)— (7.9)
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards(2)
(47.3)(8.0)— 0.9 (54.4)— (54.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(1.5)(49.5)6.9 7.7 (36.4)(9.6)(46.0)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income at November 29, 2020(222.4)(74.4)(158.6)14.0 (441.4)— (441.4)
Gross changes35.1 69.7 (51.1)5.7 59.4 — 59.4 
Tax(8.2)(16.2)12.9 (0.9)(12.4)— (12.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax26.9 53.5 (38.2)4.8 47.0 — 47.0 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income at November 28, 2021(195.5)(20.9)(196.8)18.8 (394.4)— (394.4)
Gross changes22.1 36.1 (65.0)(20.6)(27.4)— (27.4)
Tax(6.1)(8.0)13.1 4.0 3.0 — 3.0 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax16.0 28.1 (51.9)(16.6)(24.4)— (24.4)
Adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive gain to retained earnings$— $— $— $(2.9)(2.9)$— (2.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income at November 27, 2022$(179.5)$7.2 $(248.7)$(0.7)$(421.7)$— $(421.7)
_____________
(1)On January 9, 2020, Company completed an all cash tender offer for the acquisition of the remaining minority interest shares of Levi Strauss Japan K.K.
(2)Impact relates to the adoption of ASU 2018-02 Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220).

No material amounts were reclassified out of "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" into net income (loss) other than those that pertain to the Company's derivative instruments and pension and post retirement benefit plans. For additional information, see Note 7 and Note 10, respectively.
v3.22.4
Net Revenues
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Net Revenues NET REVENUES
Disaggregated Revenue
The table below provides the Company's revenues disaggregated by segment and channel.
Year Ended November 27, 2022
Levi's Brands
AmericasEuropeAsiaOther BrandsTotal
(Dollars in millions)
Net revenues by channel:
Wholesale$2,193.7 $879.8 $458.3 $297.9 $3,829.7 
Direct-to-consumer993.7 717.4 493.8 134.0 2,338.9 
Total net revenues$3,187.4 $1,597.2 $952.1 $431.9 $6,168.6 

Year Ended November 28, 2021
Levi's Brands
AmericasEuropeAsiaOther BrandsTotal
(Dollars in millions)
Net revenues by channel:
Wholesale$2,061.3 $1,003.8 $389.4 $206.9 $3,661.4 
Direct-to-consumer873.5 700.2 445.3 83.5 2,102.5 
Total net revenues$2,934.8 $1,704.0 $834.7 $290.4 $5,763.9 

Year Ended November 29, 2020(1)
Levi's Brands
AmericasEuropeAsiaOther BrandsTotal
(Dollars in millions)
Net revenues by channel:
Wholesale$1,500.0 $777.0 $291.9 $154.4 $2,723.3 
Direct-to-consumer687.9 614.8 371.5 55.1 1,729.3 
Total net revenues$2,187.9 $1,391.8 $663.4 $209.5 $4,452.6 
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(1)For the year ended November 29, 2020, net revenues from both channels were adversely impacted by temporary store closures and reduced traffic and consumer demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, when most company-operated and wholesale customer doors were temporarily closed.

At November 27, 2022, the Company did not have any material contract assets and or contract liabilities recorded in the consolidated balance sheets.
v3.22.4
Other (Expense) Income, Net
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
The following table summarizes significant components of "Other income (expense), net":
 Year Ended
 November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
 (Dollars in millions)
Foreign exchange management (losses) gains(1)
$(7.6)$(14.8)$2.3 
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)(2)
1.8 5.8 (18.1)
Marketable securities gains(3)
6.9 — — 
COVID-19 government subsidy gain(4)
12.5 — — 
Pension settlement losses(5)
— — (14.7)
Other, net(6)
15.2 12.4 8.1 
Total other income (expense), net$28.8 $3.4 $(22.4)
_____________
(1)Gains and losses on forward foreign exchange contracts primarily result from currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates. Losses in fiscal year 2021 were primarily due to unfavorable currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates on positions to sell the Euro and the Canadian Dollar.
(2)Foreign currency transaction gains and losses reflect the impact of foreign currency fluctuation on the Company's foreign currency denominated balances. Losses in fiscal year 2020 were primarily due to the U.S. dollar weakening against most currencies during the year.
(3)Marketable securities gains includes unrealized gains and losses from marketable equity securities held in an irrevocable grantor’s Rabbi trust in connection with the Company's deferred compensation plan.
(4)COVID-19 government subsidy gain reflects a payment received from the German government as reimbursement for COVID-19 losses incurred in prior years.
(5)Pension settlement losses relate to the voluntary lump-sum, cash-out program offered to vested deferred U.S. pension plan participants.
(6)Fiscal year 2021 and 2020 amounts have been conformed to the fiscal year 2022 presentation.
v3.22.4
Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders adjusts the basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders and the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the potentially dilutive impact of RSUs and stock appreciation rights using the treasury stock method. The following table sets forth the computation of the Company's basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Year Ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to Levi Strauss & Co.$569.1 $553.5 $(127.1)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic397,341,137 401,634,760 397,315,117 
Dilutive effect of stock awards6,503,645 8,143,409 — 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted403,844,782 409,778,169 397,315,117 
Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic$1.43 $1.38 $(0.32)
Diluted$1.41 $1.35 $(0.32)
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders2,153,183 12,973 — 
Diluted net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Levi Strauss & Co. for the year ended November 29, 2020 excluded all potentially dilutive securities because there was a net loss for the period and, as such, the inclusion of these securities would have been anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive securities excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share were 23.2 million shares for the year ended November 29, 2020.
v3.22.4
Related Parties
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
RELATED PARTIES RELATED PARTIESCharles V. Bergh, President and Chief Executive Officer is a member of the board of directors of the Levi Strauss Foundation, which is not a consolidated entity of the Company. Seth R. Jaffe, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, is Vice President of the Levi Strauss Foundation. During fiscal years 2022, 2021, and 2020, the Company donated $12.8 million, $3.6 million, and $9.9 million, respectively, to the Levi Strauss Foundation.
v3.22.4
Business Segment Information
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company manages its business according to three reportable segments: Americas, Europe, and Asia, collectively comprising the Company's Levi's Brands business, which includes the Levi's, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Denizen® brands. Other Brands, which includes Dockers® and Beyond Yoga® businesses do not meet the quantitative thresholds for reportable segments and therefore are presented under the caption of Other Brands.
The Company considers its chief executive officer to be its chief operating decision maker. The Company’s chief operating decision maker manages business operations, evaluates performance and allocates resources based on the segments’ net revenues and operating income. The Company reports inventories by segment as that information is used by the chief operating decision maker in assessing segment performance. The Company does not report its other assets by segment as that information is not used by the chief operating decision maker in assessing segment performance.
Business segment information for the Company is as follows:
 Year Ended
 November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
 2020(1)
 (Dollars in millions)
Net revenues:
Americas$3,187.4 $2,934.8 $2,187.9 
Europe1,597.2 1,704.0 1,391.8 
Asia952.1 834.7 663.4 
Other Brands431.9 290.4 209.5 
Total net revenues$6,168.6 $5,763.9 $4,452.6 
Operating income (loss):
Americas$654.4 $660.2 $318.7 
Europe349.9 396.4 207.9 
Asia111.2 35.1 (21.4)
Other Brands17.1 10.4 (3.3)
Restructuring charges, net(9.1)(8.3)(90.4)
Corporate expenses(2)
(477.0)(407.6)(496.6)
Total operating income (loss)646.5 686.2 (85.1)
Interest expense(25.7)(72.9)(82.2)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt— (36.5)— 
Other income (expense), net(3)
28.8 3.4 (22.4)
Income (loss) before income taxes$649.6 $580.2 $(189.7)
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(1)For the year ended November 29, 2020, the Company's business and results of operations were impacted by temporary store closures and reduced traffic and consumer demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as most company-operated and wholesale customer doors were temporarily closed.
(2)Corporate expenses for the year ended November 27, 2022 includes $49.0 million in impairment charges, net of a $15.8 million gain on the termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis which are considered part of the Company's Europe segment.
Corporate expenses for the year ended November 29, 2020 includes incremental COVID-19 related charges that management does not attribute to any of the operating segments in order to provide increased transparency and comparability of segment performance. These charges include $42.3 million of incremental inventory reserves of which $26.3 million, $9.1 million and $6.9 million were related to the Americas, Europe and Asia segments, respectively, and charges for adverse fabric purchase commitments of $1.2 million related to the Asia segment. Net charges related to incremental allowance for doubtful accounts of $5.2 million were recognized, of which $5.0 million and $0.2 million were related to the Americas and Europe segments, respectively. Additionally, the Company recognized $58.7 million in impairment of long-lived assets related to certain retail locations, of which $50.0 million, $6.3 million and $2.4 million, were related to the Americas, Europe and Asia segments, respectively. Refer to Note 1 for additional information.
(3)Includes $14.7 million in pension settlement losses in fiscal year 2020 related to the voluntary lump-sum, cash-out program offered to vested deferred U.S. pension plan participants.
Year Ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions)
Depreciation and amortization expense:
Americas$39.7 $39.1 $49.7 
Europe19.0 23.3 22.9 
Asia12.3 13.3 12.6 
Other Brands and Corporate87.9 67.5 56.6 
Total depreciation and amortization expense$158.9 $143.2 $141.8 

November 27, 2022
AmericasEuropeAsiaUnallocatedConsolidated Total
(Dollars in millions)
Assets:
Inventories$786.6 $207.8 $204.5 $217.9 $1,416.8 
All other assets— — — 4,621.0 4,621.0 
Total assets$6,037.8 

November 28, 2021
AmericasEuropeAsiaUnallocatedConsolidated Total
(Dollars in millions)
Assets:
Inventories$429.5 $175.8 $154.9 $137.8 $898.0 
All other assets— — — 5,002.1 5,002.1 
Total assets$5,900.1 
Geographic information for the Company was as follows:
Year Ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions)
Net revenues:
United States$2,883.5 $2,594.5 $1,943.5 
Foreign countries3,285.1 3,169.4 2,509.1 
Total net revenues$6,168.6 $5,763.9 $4,452.6 
Net deferred tax assets:
United States$379.0 $422.0 $404.8 
Foreign countries246.0 151.1 92.8 
Total net deferred tax assets$625.0 $573.1 $497.6 
Long-lived assets:
United States$454.2 $358.5 $317.1 
Foreign countries196.9 174.1 168.4 
Total long-lived assets$651.1 $532.6 $485.5 
v3.22.4
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Changes in operating assets and liabilities affecting cash were as follows:
Year Ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables$(6.7)$(181.5)$234.2 
Inventories(543.0)(84.7)93.1 
Accounts payable134.6 150.5 12.5 
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits and long-term employee related benefits(37.5)101.6 (71.1)
Right-of use operating lease assets and current and non-current operating lease liabilities, net(5.0)(5.9)26.0 
Other current and non-current assets(120.5)(28.3)(82.3)
Other current and long-term liabilities27.8 24.5 170.2 
Net change in operating assets and liabilities$(550.3)$(23.8)$382.6 
v3.22.4
Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Acounts
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
SCHEDULE II
LEVI STRAUSS & CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Allowance for Credit LossesBalance at
Beginning of
Period
Additions
Charged to
Expenses
Deductions(1)
Balance at
End of
Period
(Dollars in millions)
November 27, 2022$11.6 (1.1)3.0 $7.5 
November 28, 2021$14.7 (0.2)2.9 $11.6 
November 29, 2020$6.2 7.8 (0.7)$14.7 
Sales ReturnsBalance at
Beginning of
Period
Additions
Charged to
Net Sales
Deductions(1)
Balance at
End of
Period
(Dollars in millions)
November 27, 2022
$57.4 327.0 330.0 $54.4 
November 28, 2021
$51.4 312.8 306.8 $57.4 
November 29, 2020
$47.8 295.4 291.8 $51.4 
Sales Discounts and IncentivesBalance at
Beginning of
Period
Additions
Charged to
Net Sales
Deductions(1)
Balance at
End of
Period
(Dollars in millions)
November 27, 2022
$152.4 436.1 462.1 $126.4 
November 28, 2021
$136.0 419.4 403.0 $152.4 
November 29, 2020
$125.1 304.6 293.7 $136.0 
Valuation Allowance Against Deferred Tax AssetsBalance at
Beginning of
Period
Charges/
(Releases)
to Tax
Expense
(Additions)/
Deductions
Balance at
End of
Period
(Dollars in millions)
November 27, 2022$45.9 4.3 0.6 $49.6 
November 28, 2021$38.5 4.9 (2.5)$45.9 
November 29, 2020$19.6 18.3 (0.6)$38.5 
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(1)The charges to the accounts are for the purposes for which the allowances were created.
v3.22.4
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of accounting The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned foreign and domestic subsidiaries are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Fiscal period The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Sunday of November in each year, although the fiscal years of certain foreign subsidiaries end on November 30. Fiscal years 2022 and 2021 were 52-week years, ending on November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, respectively. Fiscal year 2020 was a 53-week year, ending on November 29, 2020. Each quarter of fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020 consisted of 13 weeks, with the exception of the fourth quarter of 2020, which consisted of 14 weeks. All references to years relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years.
Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements. Estimates are based upon historical factors, current circumstances and the experience and judgment of the Company’s management. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and may employ outside experts to assist in its evaluations. Changes in such estimates, based on more accurate future information, or different assumptions or conditions, may affect amounts reported in future periods.
Cash and cash equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are stated at fair value.
Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities
The Company records all derivatives at fair value, which are included in "Other current assets", "Other non-current assets", "Other accrued liabilities" or "Other long-term liabilities" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The portion of the fair value that represents cash flow occurring within one year is classified as current and the portion related to cash flows occurring beyond one year is classified as non-current. The cash flows from the designated derivative instruments used as hedges are classified in the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows in the same section as the cash flows of the hedged item.
Designated Cash Flow Hedges
The Company actively manages the risk of changes in functional currency equivalent cash flows resulting from anticipated non-functional currency denominated purchases and sales. The Company’s global sourcing organization uses the U.S. dollar as its functional currency and is primarily exposed to changes in functional currency equivalent cash flows from anticipated inventory purchases, as it procures inventory on behalf of subsidiaries with the Euro, Australian Dollar and Japanese Yen functional currencies. The Company's Mexico subsidiary uses the Mexican Peso as its functional currency and is exposed as it procures inventory in the U.S. Dollar. Additionally, a European subsidiary uses Euros as its functional currency and is exposed to anticipated non-functional currency denominated sales. The Company manages these risks by using currency forward contracts formally designated and effective as cash flow hedges. Hedge effectiveness is generally determined by evaluating the ability of a hedging instrument's cumulative change in fair value to offset the cumulative change in the present value of expected cash flows on the underlying exposures. For forward contracts, forward points are excluded from the determination of hedge effectiveness and are included in cost of goods sold for hedges of anticipated inventory purchases and in net revenues for hedges of anticipated sales on a straight-line basis over the life of the contract. In each accounting period, differences between the change in fair value of the forward points and the amount recognized on a straight-line basis is recognized in "Other comprehensive (loss) income."
Net Investment Hedges
The Company designates certain non-derivative instruments as net investment hedges to hedge the Company's net investment position in certain of its foreign subsidiaries. For these instruments, the Company documents the hedge designation by identifying the hedging instrument, the nature of the risk being hedged and the approach for measuring hedge effectiveness.
Non-designated Cash Flow Hedges
The Company enters into derivative instruments not designated as hedges. These derivative instruments are not speculative and are used to manage the Company’s exposure to certain product sourcing activities, some intercompany sales, foreign subsidiaries' royalty payments, interest payments, earnings repatriations, net investment in foreign operations and funding activities but the Company has not elected to apply hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in "Other income (expense), net" in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
Accounts receivable, net
The Company extends credit to its customers that satisfy pre-defined credit criteria. Accounts receivable are recorded net of an allowance for credit losses. The Company estimates the allowance for credit losses based on an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable, assessment of collectability, including any known or anticipated bankruptcies, customer-specific circumstances and an evaluation of current economic conditions. Actual write-off of receivables may differ from estimates due to changes in customer and economic circumstances. During fiscal 2021, a net reduction of $12.5 million in allowances related to customer receivables was recorded as a result of a change in customers' financial condition, actual and anticipated bankruptcies and other associated claims.
The allowance for credit losses was $7.5 million and $11.6 million as of November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, respectively.
Inventory valuation The Company values inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventory cost is determined using the first-in first-out method. The Company includes product costs, labor and related overhead, inbound freight, internal transfers, and the cost of operating its remaining manufacturing facilities, including the related depreciation expense, in the cost of inventories. The Company determines inventory net realizable value by estimating expected selling prices based on the Company's historical recovery rates for slow-moving and obsolete inventory and other factors, such as market conditions, expected channel of distribution and current consumer preferences.
Income tax assets and liabilities
Significant judgment is required in determining the Company's global income tax provision. In the ordinary course of a global business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain. Some of these uncertainties arise from examinations in various jurisdictions and assumptions and estimates used in evaluating the need for valuation allowances.
The Company is subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. The Company computes its provision for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized
for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. All deferred income taxes are classified as non-current on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income for the years in which those tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. Significant judgments are required in order to determine the realizability of deferred tax assets. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, the Company's management evaluates all available positive and negative evidence, including historical operating results, estimates of future taxable income and the existence of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. The Company continuously reviews issues raised in connection with all ongoing examinations and open tax years to evaluate the adequacy of its tax liabilities. The Company evaluates uncertain tax positions under a two-step approach. The first step is to evaluate the uncertain tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination based on its technical merits. The second step, for those positions that meet the recognition criteria, is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than fifty percent likely to be realized. The Company believes that its recorded tax liabilities are adequate to cover all open tax years based on its assessment. This assessment relies on estimates and assumptions and involves significant judgments about future events. To the extent that the Company's view as to the outcome of these matters changes, the Company will adjust income tax expense in the period in which such determination is made. The Company classifies interest and penalties related to income taxes as income tax expense.
Cloud computing arrangements The Company incurs costs to implement cloud computing arrangements that are hosted by third party vendors. Implementation costs associated with cloud computing arrangements are capitalized when incurred during the application development phase. Amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the contractual term of the cloud computing arrangement on a straight-line basis. Capitalized amounts related to such arrangements are recorded within other current assets and other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the assets. Buildings are depreciated over a 20 to 40 year period. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the associated lease term. Machinery and equipment, including furniture and fixtures, automobiles and trucks, and networking communication equipment, is depreciated over a three to 20 year period.
Software development costs, which are direct costs associated with developing software for internal use, including certain payroll and payroll-related costs are capitalized when incurred during the application development phase and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life, typically a three to seven year period.
The Company reviews property plant and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset or an asset group may not be recoverable. Impairment losses are measured and recorded for the excess of carrying value over its fair value, estimated based on expected future cash flows and other quantitative and qualitative factors.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill resulted primarily from a 1985 acquisition of the Company by Levi Strauss Associates Inc., a former parent company that was subsequently merged into the Company in 1996, the acquisition of Beyond Yoga® in 2021 and other third-party acquisitions. Intangible assets comprise customer relationships and owned trademarks with definite and indefinite useful lives. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized.
The Company tests goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually, or more frequently as warranted by events or changes in circumstances which indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Annual testing is performed in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year for all reporting units and indefinite-lived assets except Beyond Yoga, which is performed in the third quarter.
When testing goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, the Company has the option of first performing a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit or an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. If necessary, the Company can perform a single step quantitative impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset with its carrying amount and record an impairment charge for the amount that the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, up to the total amount of goodwill allocated to a reporting unit or the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset.
Under the quantitative test, the Company compares the carrying value of the reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset to its fair value, which it estimates using an income approach. Under the income approach, the Company determines the fair value using a discounted cash flow method, projecting future cash flows of the reporting unit, as well as a terminal value, and applying a discount rate that reflects the relative risk of the cash flows. To determine the estimated fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company uses an income approach, specifically the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes that, in lieu of ownership, a third-party would be willing to pay a royalty in order to obtain the rights to use a comparable asset. The significant assumptions used in the income approach include revenue growth rates and profit margins, terminal value, a royalty rate, and a discount rate. Under a qualitative assessment, the Company assesses various factors including industry and market conditions, macroeconomic conditions and performance of the businesses.
Operating Leases
The Company primarily leases retail store space, certain distribution and warehouse facilities, office space and equipment. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and begins recording lease activity at the commencement date, which is generally the date in which the Company takes possession of or controls the physical use of the asset. Right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term with lease expense recognized on a straight-line basis. Incremental borrowing rates are used to determine the present value of future lease payments unless the implicit rate is readily determinable. Incremental borrowing rates reflect the rate the lessee would pay to borrow on a secured basis an amount equal to the lease payments and incorporates the term and economic environment of the lease. ROU assets include amounts for scheduled rent increases and are reduced by the amount of lease incentives. The lease term includes the non-cancelable period of the lease and options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise those options. Certain lease agreements include variable lease payments, which are based on a percent of retail sales over specified levels or adjust periodically for inflation as a result of changes in a published index, primarily the Consumer Price Index.
The Company has elected to account for lease and non-lease components together as a single lease component in the measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities. Variable lease payments are not included in the measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities.
For leases with a lease term of 12 months or less, fixed lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over such term and are not recognized on the consolidated balance sheet. See Note 15 for further discussion of the Company's leases.
Debt issuance costs The Company capitalizes debt issuance costs on its senior revolving credit facility, which are included in "Other non-current assets" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Capitalized debt issuance costs on the Company's unsecured long-term debt are presented as a reduction to the debt outstanding on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The unsecured long-term debt issuance costs are generally amortized utilizing the effective interest method whereas the senior revolving credit facility issuance costs are amortized utilizing the straight-line method. Amortization of debt issuance costs is included in "Interest expense" in the consolidated statements of operations.
Fair value of financial instruments
The fair values of the Company's financial instruments reflect the amounts that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The fair value estimates presented in these financial statements are based on information available to the Company as of November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021.
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and short-term borrowings approximate fair value since they are short term in nature. The Company has estimated the fair value of its other financial instruments using the market and income approaches. Rabbi trust assets and forward foreign exchange contracts are carried at their fair values. The Company's debt instruments are carried at historical cost and adjusted for amortization of premiums, discounts, or deferred financing costs, foreign currency fluctuations and principal payments.
Pension and postretirement benefits The Company has several non-contributory defined benefit retirement plans covering eligible employees. The Company also provides certain health care benefits for U.S. employees who meet age, participation and length of service requirements at retirement. In addition, the Company sponsors other retirement or post-employment plans for its foreign employees in accordance with local government programs and requirements. The Company retains the right to amend, curtail or discontinue any aspect of the plans, subject to local regulations. The Company recognizes either an asset or a liability for any plan's funded status in its consolidated balance sheets. The Company measures changes in funded status using actuarial models which utilize an attribution approach that generally spreads individual events over the estimated service lives of the remaining employees in the plan. For plans where participants will not earn additional benefits by rendering future service, which includes the Company's U.S. plans, individual events are spread over the plan participants' estimated remaining lives. The Company's policy is to fund its retirement plans based upon actuarial recommendations and in accordance with applicable laws, income tax regulations and credit agreements. Net pension and postretirement benefit income or expense is generally determined using assumptions which include expected long-term rates of return on plan assets, discount rates, compensation rate increases and medical and mortality trend rates. The Company considers several factors including historical rates, expected rates and external data to determine the assumptions used in the actuarial models.
Employee incentive compensation The Company maintains short-term and long-term employee incentive compensation plans. Provisions for employee incentive compensation are recorded in "Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits" and "Long-term employee related benefits" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The Company accrues the related compensation expense over the period of the plan and changes in the liabilities for these incentive plans generally correlate with the Company's financial results and projected future financial performance.
Stock-based compensation
The Company has stock-based incentive plans that allow for the issuance of cash or equity-settled awards to certain employees and non-employee directors. The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based awards that are classified as equity based on the grant date fair value of the awards over the requisite service period, adjusted for estimated forfeitures. The cash-settled awards are classified as liabilities and compensation expense is measured using fair value at the end of each reporting period until settlement.
The grant date fair value of the Company's stock appreciation right awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The grant date fair value of the Company's service based restricted stock units ("RSUs") and non-market based performance RSUs is determined based on the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant, adjusted to
reflect the absence of dividend equivalents during vesting. The grant date fair value of the Company's market based performance RSUs is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model.
Compensation expense for all performance based RSUs is recognized over the requisite service period when attainment of the performance goal is deemed probable, net of estimated forfeitures. Compensation expense for market based RSUs, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized over the requisite service period regardless of whether, and the extent to which, the market condition is ultimately satisfied. For RSU awards with cliff vesting terms, compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis. For awards granted to retirement-eligible employees, or employees who will become retirement-eligible prior to the end of the awards' respective stated vesting periods, the related stock-based compensation expense is recognized on an accelerated basis over a term commensurate with the period that the employee is required to provide service in order to vest in the award.
Due to the job function of the award recipients, the Company has included stock-based compensation expense in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the consolidated statements of operations.
Self-insurance Up to certain limits, the Company self-insures various loss exposures primarily relating to workers' compensation risk and employee and eligible retiree medical health benefits. The Company carries insurance policies covering claim exposures which exceed predefined amounts, per occurrence and/or in the aggregate. Accruals for losses are made based on the Company's claims experience and actuarial assumptions followed in the insurance industry, including provisions for incurred but not reported losses.
Foreign currency The functional currency for most of the Company's foreign operations is the applicable local currency. For those operations, assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars using period-end exchange rates; income and expenses are translated at average monthly exchange rates; and equity accounts are translated at historical rates. Net changes resulting from such translations are recorded as a component of translation adjustments in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.Foreign currency transactions are transactions denominated in a currency other than the entity's functional currency. At each balance sheet date, each entity remeasures the recorded balances related to foreign-currency transactions using the period-end exchange rate. Unrealized gains or losses arising from the remeasurement of these balances are recorded in "Other income (expense), net" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. In addition, at the settlement date of foreign currency transactions, the realized foreign currency gains or losses are recorded in "Other income (expense), net" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations to reflect the difference between the rate effective at the settlement date and the historical rate at which the transaction was originally recorded.
Revenue recognition
Net sales includes sales within the wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. Wholesale channel revenues includes sales to third-party retailers such as department stores, specialty retailers, third-party e-commerce sites and franchise locations dedicated to the Company's brands. The Company also sells products directly to consumers, which are reflected in the direct-to-consumer ("DTC") channel, through a variety of formats, including company-operated mainline and outlet stores, company-operated e-commerce sites and select shop-in-shops located in department stores and other third-party retail locations.
Revenue transactions generally comprise a single performance obligation, which consists of the sale of products to customers either through wholesale or direct-to-consumer channels. The Company satisfies the performance obligation and records revenues when transfer of control has passed to the customer, based on the terms of sale. Transfer of control passes to wholesale customers upon shipment or upon receipt depending on the agreement with the customer. Within the Company's DTC channel, control generally transfers to the customer at the time of sale within company-operated retail stores and upon delivery to the customer with respect to e-commerce transactions.
Licensing revenues are included in the Company's wholesale channel and represent approximately 1% of total revenues which are recognized over time based on the contractual term with variable amounts recognized only when royalties exceed contractual minimum royalty guarantees.
Payment terms for wholesale transactions depend on the country of sale or agreement with the customer, and payment is generally required after shipment or receipt by the wholesale customer. Payment is due at the time of sale for retail store and e-commerce transactions.
Net sales to the Company's ten largest customers for fiscal year 2022, fiscal year 2021, and fiscal year 2020, totaled 31%, 32% and 29% of net revenues for those fiscal years, respectively. No customer represented 10% or more of net revenues in any of these years.
The Company treats all shipping to the Company's customers, handling and certain other distribution activities as a fulfillment cost and recognizes these costs as SG&A expenses. Sales and value-added taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis in the consolidated statements of operations.
Cost goods sold Cost of goods sold includes the expenses incurred to acquire and produce inventory for sale, including product costs, labor and related overhead, inbound freight, internal transfers, and the cost of operating the Company's remaining manufacturing facilities, including the related depreciation expense.
Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses consist primarily of costs relating to advertising, marketing, selling, distribution, information technology and other corporate functions. Selling costs include, among other things, all occupancy costs associated with company-operated stores and with the Company's company-operated shop-in-shops located within department stores. The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. For fiscal year 2022, 2021 and 2020, total advertising expense was $463.7 million, $434.5 million and $331.4 million, respectively. Distribution costs include costs related to receiving and inspection at distribution centers, warehousing, shipping to the Company's customers, handling and certain other activities associated with the Company's distribution network. These expenses totaled $304.7 million, $244.6 million and $198.3 million for fiscal year 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Recently issued accounting standards
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
The following recently issued accounting standards, all of which are FASB issued ASU's, have been grouped by their required effective dates for the Company:
First Quarter 2024
In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-04, Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations. This new guidance is designed to enhance transparency around supplier finance programs by requiring new disclosures that would allow a user of the financial statements to understand the program’s nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period, and potential magnitude. ASU 2022-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years, except for the amendment on rollforward information, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
First Quarter 2025
In March 2020 and January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting and ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform: Scope, respectively. Together, the ASUs provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the U.S. GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens related to the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. This guidance became effective on March 12, 2020, and the Company may elect to apply the amendments through December 31, 2024. The Company does not expect that the adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
v3.22.4
Inventory (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventory, Current
The following table presents the Company's inventory balances: 
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
 (Dollars in millions)
Raw materials$12.3 $9.2 
Work-in-progress4.7 3.6 
Finished goods1,399.8 885.2 
Total inventories$1,416.8 $898.0 
v3.22.4
Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Components of property, plant and equipment
The components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
(Dollars in millions)
Land$8.2 $8.2 
Buildings and leasehold improvements498.0 472.2 
Machinery and equipment490.0 487.4 
Capitalized internal-use software682.2 597.7 
Construction in progress165.9 67.8 
Subtotal1,844.3 1,633.3 
Accumulated depreciation(1,221.5)(1,130.7)
Property, plant & equipment, net$622.8 $502.6 
v3.22.4
Acquisitions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
The following table summarizes the fair values of the Beyond Yoga® assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
September 21,
2021
(Dollars in millions)
Cash$1.5 
Accounts receivable5.0 
Inventory(1)
18.7 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets0.5 
Property, plant and equipment0.7 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
5.9 
Goodwill123.7 
Intangible assets245.5 
Other non-current assets0.5 
Total assets acquired402.0 
Accounts payable4.3 
Other accrued liabilities2.2 
Operating lease liabilities5.9 
Total liabilities assumed12.4 
Net assets acquired$389.6 
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(1)Includes $5.9 million of inventory markup above historical carrying value.
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination The fair value of the separately identifiable intangible assets, and their estimated useful lives as of the acquisition date were as follows:
Estimated
Fair Value
Weighted Average Estimated
Useful Life
(years)
(Dollars in millions)
Intangible Assets:
Trademark$216.0 Indefinite
Customer Relationships29.5 8.2 years
Total$245.5 
Acquisition Related Expenses
The following table summarizes the acquisition-related expenses recognized during fiscal year 2022 and 2021:
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
(Dollars in millions)
Acquisition-related expenses:
Transaction and integration costs$0.8 $2.8 
Acquisition-related compensation5.0 1.0 
Total$5.8 $3.8 
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Carrying amount of goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by business segment for the years ended November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, were as follows:
AmericasEuropeAsiaOther BrandsTotal
(Dollars in millions)
Balance, November 29, 2020$233.0 $28.7 $3.1 $— $264.8 
Additions(1)
— 1.7 — 123.7 125.4 
Foreign currency fluctuation(1.6)(1.6)(0.1)— (3.3)
Balance, November 28, 2021231.4 28.8 3.0 123.7 386.9 
Impairments— (11.6)— — (11.6)
Adjustments— — — (0.1)(0.1)
Foreign currency fluctuation(1.9)(7.5)(0.1)— (9.5)
Balance, November 27, 2022$229.5 $9.7 $2.9 $123.6 $365.7 
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(1)Additions to Other Brands goodwill in fiscal year 2021 relates to the acquisition of Beyond Yoga®. Refer to Note 4 for more information.
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets, net, were as follows:
November 27, 2022November 28, 2021
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
TotalGross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Total
(Dollars in millions)
Non-amortized intangible assets:
Trademarks$258.7 $— $258.7 $258.7 $— $258.7 
Amortized intangible assets:
Customer relationships and other37.9 (9.9)28.0 38.7 (6.1)32.6 
Total$296.6 $(9.9)$286.7 $297.4 $(6.1)$291.3 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years is as follows:
November 27,
2022
(Dollars in millions)
2023$4.4 
20244.4 
20254.4 
20264.0 
20272.3 
Thereafter8.5 
Total$28.0 
v3.22.4
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value
The following table presents the Company’s financial instruments that are carried at fair value:
 November 27, 2022November 28, 2021
  Fair Value 
Estimated Using
 Fair Value 
Estimated Using
 Fair Value
Level 1 Inputs(1)
Level 2 Inputs(2)
Fair Value
Level 1 Inputs(1)
Level 2 Inputs(2)
 (Dollars in millions)
Financial assets carried at fair value
Rabbi trust assets$71.5 $71.5 $— $80.2 $80.2 $— 
Short-term investments in marketable securities70.6 — 70.6 91.5 — 91.5 
Derivative instruments(3)
21.5 — 21.5 27.5 — 27.5 
Total$163.6 $71.5 $92.1 $199.2 $80.2 $119.0 
Financial liabilities carried at fair value
Derivative instruments(3)
8.1 — 8.1 13.3 — 13.3 
Total$8.1 $— $8.1 $13.3 $— $13.3 
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(1)Fair values estimated using Level 1 inputs are inputs which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Rabbi trust assets consist of marketable equity securities. See Note 11 for more information on rabbi trust assets.
(2)Fair values estimated using Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly and include among other things, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active or inactive as well as inputs other than quoted prices that are observable. For forward foreign exchange contracts, inputs include foreign currency exchange and interest rates and, where applicable, credit default swap prices.
(3)The Company’s cash flow hedges are subject to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. master agreements. These agreements permit the net settlement of these contracts on a per-institution basis. Refer to Note 7 for more information.
Financial liabilities carried at adjusted historical cost
The following table presents the carrying value, including related accrued interest, and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments that are carried at adjusted historical cost:
 November 27, 2022November 28, 2021
 Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
 (Dollars in millions)
Financial liabilities carried at adjusted historical cost
3.375% senior notes due 2027(1)
493.9 461.4 531.4 541.9 
3.50% senior notes due 2031(1)
498.1 404.3 497.3 502.9 
Short-term borrowings11.7 11.7 5.9 5.9 
Total$1,003.7 $877.4 $1,034.6 $1,050.7 
_____________
(1)Fair values are estimated using Level 2 inputs and incorporate mid-market price quotes. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices, that are observable for the liability, either directly or indirectly and include among other things, quoted prices for similar liabilities in markets that are active or inactive as well as inputs other than quoted prices that are observable.
Available for Sale Investments
The following table presents the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains (losses) and fair values of the Company’s available for sale investments:
November 27, 2022November 28, 2021
Amortized CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair ValueAmortized CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair Value
(Dollars in millions)
Short-term investments in marketable securities$71.1 $0.3 $(0.8)$70.6 $91.5 $0.1 $(0.1)$91.5 
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Carrying values of derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments
The table below provides data about the carrying values of derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments: 
 November 27, 2022November 28, 2021
 Assets(Liabilities)Derivative
Net Carrying
Value
Assets(Liabilities)Derivative
Net Carrying
Value
 Carrying
Value
Carrying
Value
Carrying
Value
Carrying
Value
 (Dollars in millions)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange risk cash flow hedges(1)
$15.6 $— $15.6 $24.9 $— $24.9 
Foreign exchange risk cash flow hedges(2)
— (7.2)(7.2)— (2.0)(2.0)
Total$15.6 $(7.2)$24.9 $(2.0)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Forward foreign exchange contracts(1)
$21.5 $(15.6)$5.9 $27.5 $(24.9)$2.6 
Forward foreign exchange contracts(2)
7.2 (8.1)(0.9)2.0 (13.2)(11.2)
Total
$28.7 $(23.7)$29.5 $(38.1)
Non-derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Euro senior notes
$— $(494.5)$— $(532.3)
_____________
(1)Included in "Other current assets" or "Other non-current assets" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Included in "Other accrued liabilities" or "Other long-term liabilities" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
The table below presents the gross and net amounts of these contracts recognized on the Company's consolidated balance sheets by type of financial instrument:
November 27, 2022November 28, 2021
Gross Amounts of Assets / (Liabilities)
Presented in the Balance Sheet
Gross Amounts
Not Offset in the Balance Sheet
Net Amounts
of Assets / (Liabilities)
Gross Amounts of Assets / (Liabilities)
Presented in the Balance Sheet
Gross Amounts
Not Offset in the Balance Sheet
Net Amounts
of Assets / (Liabilities)
(Dollars in millions)
Foreign exchange risk contracts and forward foreign exchange contracts
Financial assets$44.3 $(14.6)$29.7 $54.4 $(10.2)$44.2 
Financial liabilities(30.9)14.6 (16.3)(40.1)10.2 (29.9)
Total$13.4 $14.3 
Gains and losses included in AOCI
The table below provides data about the amount of gains and losses related to derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments designated as cash flow and net investment hedges included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" ("AOCL") on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, and in "Other income (expense), net" in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations:
 Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in AOCL
(Effective Portion)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified
from AOCL into Net Income (Loss)(1)
 As of
November 27,
2022
As of
November 28,
2021
Year Ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
 (Dollars in millions)
Foreign exchange risk contracts$22.6 $24.3 $20.8 $(19.3)$13.2 
Realized forward foreign exchange swaps(2)
4.6 4.6 — — — 
Yen-denominated Eurobonds(19.8)(19.8)— — — 
Euro-denominated senior notes(7.4)(45.2)— — — 
Cumulative income taxes7.2 15.2 — — — 
Total$7.2 $(20.9)
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(1)Amounts reclassified from AOCL were classified as net revenues or costs of goods sold on the consolidated statements of operations.
(2)Prior to and during 2005, the Company used foreign exchange currency swaps to hedge the net investment in its foreign operations. For hedges that qualified for hedge accounting, the net gains were included in AOCL and are not reclassified to earnings until the related net investment position has been liquidated.
Gains and losses included in statements of income
The table below presents the effects of the Company's cash flow hedges of foreign exchange risk contracts on the consolidated statements of operations:
Year ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions)
Amount of (Loss) Gain on Cash Flow Hedge Activity:
Net revenues$(1.3)$(4.3)$1.8 
Cost of goods sold22.1 (15.0)11.4 
The table below provides data about the amount of gains and losses related to derivative instruments included in "Other income (expense), net" in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations:
 Year Ended
 November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
 (Dollars in millions)
Forward foreign exchange contracts:
Realized (loss) gain(1)
$(18.9)$(9.7)$8.0 
Unrealized gain (loss)(2)
11.3 (5.1)(5.7)
Total$(7.6)$(14.8)$2.3 
_____________
(1)The realized loss in fiscal year 2022 is primarily driven by losses on contracts to buy various currencies, mainly the Euro, as a result of the U.S. Dollar strengthening throughout the year against original contract rates. The realized loss in fiscal year 2021 is primarily driven by losses on contracts to buy various currencies, mainly the Euro, and losses on contracts to sell various currencies, in particular the British Pound, Canadian Dollar and Mexican Peso a result of the U.S. Dollar strengthening throughout the year against original contract rates. The realized gain in fiscal year 2020 is primarily driven by gains on contracts to buy various currencies, mainly the Euro, as a result of the U.S. Dollar weakening throughout the year against original contract rates.
(2)The unrealized gain in fiscal year 2022 is primarily driven by gains on contracts to buy various foreign currencies, mainly the Euro, as a result of the U.S. Dollar weakening against the original contract rates at year end. The unrealized loss in fiscal year 2021 is primarily driven by losses on contracts to buy various foreign currencies, mainly the Euro, Mexican Peso and Japanese Yen, as a result of the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the original contract rates at year end. The unrealized loss in fiscal year 2020 is primarily driven by losses on contracts to sell various foreign currencies, mainly the Euro, as a result of the U.S. Dollar weakening against the original contract rates at year end.
v3.22.4
Other Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Other Accrued Liabilities
The following table presents the Company's other accrued liabilities: 
November 27,
2022
November 28,
 2021(1)
 (Dollars in millions)
Other accrued liabilities
Accrued non-trade payables$268.4 $226.7 
Accrued property, plant and equipment93.3 72.3 
Accrued advertising and promotion57.1 64.8 
Taxes other than income taxes payable53.2 46.1 
Accrued income taxes13.1 14.5 
Short-term debt11.7 5.9 
Restructuring liabilities9.8 19.1 
Accrued rent9.1 14.5 
Accrued interest payable8.0 8.3 
Fair value derivatives7.5 13.2 
Other130.8 129.9 
Total other accrued liabilities$662.0 $615.3 
_____________
(1)Fiscal year 2021 amounts have been conformed to fiscal year 2022 presentation.
v3.22.4
Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of long-term and short-term debt instruments
The following table presents the Company's debt: 
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
 (Dollars in millions)
Long-term debt
3.375% senior notes due 2027
490.6 527.6 
3.50% senior notes due 2031
493.9 493.1 
Total long-term debt$984.5 $1,020.7 
Short-term debt
Short-term borrowings11.7 5.9 
Total debt$996.2 $1,026.6 
Principal payments on short-term and long-term debt
The table below sets forth, as of November 27, 2022, the Company's required aggregate short-term and long-term debt principal payments:
(Dollars in millions)
2023$11.7 
2024— 
2025— 
2026— 
2027494.5 
Thereafter500.0 
Total future debt principal payments$1,006.2 
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of benefit obligations in excess of fair value of plan assets
The following tables summarize activity of the Company's defined benefit pension plans and postretirement benefit plans:
Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
2022202120222021
(Dollars in millions)
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$1,192.1 $1,264.6 $57.8 $67.4 
Service cost3.9 4.5 — — 
Interest cost22.5 19.3 0.9 0.8 
Plan participants' contribution0.5 0.7 3.6 4.0 
Plan combinations— 2.9 — — 
Actuarial gain(1)
(251.5)(27.0)(10.2)(3.1)
Impact of foreign currency changes(16.1)(6.0)— — 
Plan settlements(1.1)— — — 
Net benefits paid(67.7)(66.9)(10.2)(11.3)
Benefit obligation at end of year$882.6 $1,192.1 $41.9 $57.8 
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year1,129.2 1,153.3 — — 
Actual return on plan assets(216.5)33.5 — — 
Employer contribution10.7 11.9 6.6 7.3 
Plan participants' contributions0.5 0.7 3.6 4.0 
Plan settlements(1.1)— — — 
Impact of foreign currency changes(16.6)(3.3)— — 
Net benefits paid(67.7)(66.9)(10.2)(11.3)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year838.5 1,129.2 — — 
Unfunded status at end of year
$(44.1)$(62.9)$(41.9)$(57.8)
_____________
(1)The increase in fiscal year 2022 actuarial gains compared to 2021 actuarial gains in the Company's pension benefit plans is primarily from changes in discount rate assumptions.
Schedule of amounts recognized in balance sheet
Amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of November 27, 2022 and November 28, 2021, consist of the following:
Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
2022202120222021
(Dollars in millions)
Unfunded status recognized on the balance sheet:
Prepaid benefit cost(1)
$75.2 $98.3 $— $— 
Accrued benefit liability – current portion(2)
(9.7)(9.8)(5.7)(6.4)
Accrued benefit liability – long-term portion(2)
(109.6)(151.4)(36.2)(51.4)
$(44.1)$(62.9)$(41.9)$(57.8)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net actuarial loss$(253.1)$(264.7)$1.6 $(9.0)
Net prior service benefit0.1 0.2 — — 
$(253.0)$(264.5)$1.6 $(9.0)
_____________
(1)Included in "Other non-current assets" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Included in "Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits" or "Other long-term liabilities" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
Schedule of accumulated benefit obligations in excess of fair value of plan assets Information for the Company's defined benefit plans with an accumulated or projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets is as follows:
Pension Benefits
20222021
(Dollars in millions)
Accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation$117.3 $158.8 
Projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Aggregate projected benefit obligation$119.3 $162.2 
Aggregate fair value of plan assets— 1.1 
Schedule of defined benefit plans disclosures
The components of the Company's net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
 Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
 202220212020202220212020
 (Dollars in millions)
Net periodic benefit cost (income):
Service cost$3.9 $4.5 $4.1 $— $— $— 
Interest cost22.5 19.3 30.7 0.9 0.8 1.7 
Expected return on plan assets(31.8)(36.6)(41.2)— — — 
Amortization of prior service benefit— (0.1)(0.1)— — — 
Amortization of actuarial loss8.5 10.4 13.4 0.3 0.5 0.3 
Curtailment gain— — (0.7)— — — 
Net settlement (gain) loss(0.2)— 14.7 — — — 
Net periodic benefit (income) cost2.9 (2.5)20.9 1.2 1.3 2.0 
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Actuarial (gain) loss(3.3)(21.2)(34.8)(10.2)(3.0)1.5 
Amortization of prior service benefit— 0.1 0.1 — — — 
Amortization of actuarial loss(8.5)(10.4)(13.4)(0.3)(0.5)(0.3)
Curtailment gain— — 0.7 — — — 
Net settlement gain (loss)0.2 — (14.7)— — — 
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
(11.6)(31.5)(62.1)(10.5)(3.5)1.2 
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and accumulated other comprehensive loss
$(8.7)$(34.0)$(41.2)$(9.3)$(2.2)$3.2 
Schedule of assumptions used
Assumptions used in accounting for the Company's benefit plans were as follows:
Pension BenefitsPostretirement Benefits
202220212020202220212020
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate2.4%2.1%2.8%2.4%2.0%2.8%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets2.9%3.3%3.8%
Rate of compensation increase3.5%3.3%3.3%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:
Discount rate5.0%2.4%2.1%5.1%2.4%2.0%
Rate of compensation increase3.6%3.5%3.3%
Assumed health care cost trend rates were as follows:
Health care trend rate assumed for next year6.1%5.9%5.4%
Rate trend to which the cost trend is assumed to decline4.0%3.9%4.4%
Year that rate reaches the ultimate trend rate204620442037
Fair values of pension plan assets
The fair value of the Company's pension plan assets by asset class are as follows:
Year Ended November 27, 2022
Asset ClassTotalQuoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
(Dollars in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$5.7 $5.7 $— $— 
Equity securities(1)
U.S. large cap42.8 — 42.8 — 
U.S. small cap6.6 — 6.6 — 
International69.8 — 69.8 — 
Fixed income securities(2)
687.7 — 687.7 — 
Other alternative investments
Real estate(3)
14.5 — 14.5 — 
Hedge fund(5)
7.4 — 7.4 — 
Other(6)
4.0 — 4.0 — 
Total investments at fair value$838.5 $5.7 $832.8 $— 
Year Ended November 28, 2021
Asset ClassTotalQuoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
(Dollars in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$2.4 $2.4 $— $— 
Equity securities(1)
U.S. large cap54.1 — 54.1 — 
U.S. small cap7.7 — 7.7 — 
International87.8 — 87.8 — 
Fixed income securities(2)
939.9 — 939.9 — 
Other alternative investments
Real estate(3)
20.7 — 20.7 — 
Private equity(4)
0.2 — — 0.2 
Hedge fund(5)
12.5 — 12.5 — 
Other(6)
3.9 — 3.9 — 
Total investments at fair value$1,129.2 $2.4 $1,126.6 $0.2 
_____________
(1)Primarily consist of equity index funds that track various market indices.
(2)Predominantly includes bond index funds that invest in long-term U.S. government and investment grade corporate bonds.
(3)Primarily consist of investments in U.S. Real Estate Investment Trusts.
(4)Represents holdings in a diversified portfolio of private equity funds and direct investments in companies located primarily in North America. Fair values are determined by investment fund managers using primarily unobservable market data.
(5)Primarily invested in a diversified portfolio of equities, bonds, alternatives and cash with a low tolerance for capital loss.
(6)Primarily relates to accounts held and managed by a third-party insurance company for employee-participants in Belgium. Fair values are based on accumulated plan contributions plus a contractually-guaranteed return plus a share of any incremental investment fund profits.
Schedule of expected benefit payments
The Company's estimated future benefit payments to participants, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate are anticipated to be paid as follows:
Pension
Benefits
Postretirement
Benefits
Total
(Dollars in millions)
2023$71.3 $6.3 $77.6 
202471.1 5.8 76.9 
202569.2 5.4 74.6 
202668.9 5.0 73.9 
202767.9 4.6 72.5 
2028-2031321.7 17.2 338.9 
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
Stock appreciation rights award activity SARs activity during the year ended November 27, 2022 was as follows:
Service SARsPerformance SARs
UnitsWeighted-Average Exercise PriceWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic ValueUnitsWeighted-Average Exercise PriceWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(Units in thousands and dollars in millions, except weighted-average exercise price)
Outstanding at November 28, 20215,791 $11.50 4.42,787 $6.10 1.2
Granted777 21.00 — — 
Exercised(602)6.51 (251)6.10 
Forfeited(101)20.36 — — 
Outstanding at November 27, 20225,865 $13.12 4.42,536 $6.10 0.2
Vested and expected to vest at November 27, 20225,857 $13.11 4.4$26.6 2,536 $6.10 0.2$25.4 
Exercisable at November 27, 20224,126 $10.23 2.3$26.2 2,536 $6.10 0.2$25.4 
November 27, 2022November 28, 2021November 29, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Aggregate intrinsic value of Service SARs exercised during the year$6.4 $119.5 $44.1 
Aggregate intrinsic value of Performance SARs exercised during the year$2.9 $45.4 $31.0 
Stock appreciation rights, valuation assumptions The weighted-average grant date fair values and corresponding weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model were as follows:
Service SARs Granted
202220212020
Weighted-average grant date fair value$8.49 $9.88 $6.44 
Weighted-average assumptions:
Expected life (in years)7.17.17.0
Expected volatility46.7 %49.3 %36.6 %
Risk-free interest rate1.7 %0.8 %1.4 %
Expected dividend1.9 %0.8 %1.6 %
The weighted-average grant date fair value and corresponding weighted-average assumptions used in the Monte Carlo valuation models were as follows:
Performance RSUs Granted
202220212020
Weighted-average grant date fair value$21.38 $27.33 $25.87 
Weighted-average assumptions:
Expected life (in years)2.82.82.8
Expected volatility51.4 %54.3 %37.6 %
Risk-free interest rate1.2 %0.2 %1.4 %
Expected dividend1.9 %0.8 %1.5 %
Restricted stock units award activity Service and Performance RSU activity during the year ended November 27, 2022 was as follows:
Service RSUsPerformance RSUs
UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
(Units in thousands)
Outstanding at November 28, 20214,095 $19.02 2.42,435 $24.81 1.5
Granted2,491 19.35 1,000 21.38 
Vested(1,773)17.72 (1,334)21.08 
Performance adjustment— — 424 20.89 
Forfeited(379)20.29 (182)25.27 
Outstanding at November 27, 20224,434 $19.62 2.52,343 $24.81 1.5
v3.22.4
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Operating Lease Liabilities
Amounts of future undiscounted cash flows related to operating lease payments over the lease term are as follows and are reconciled to the present value of the operating lease liabilities as recorded in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
November 27, 2022(1)
(Dollars in millions)
2023$260.8 
2024217.8 
2025176.7 
2026140.9 
2027112.9 
Thereafter305.7 
Total undiscounted future cash flows related to lease payments1,214.8 
Less: Interest120.0 
Present value of lease liabilities$1,094.8 
_____________
(1)Excludes $127.5 million of estimated future operating lease payments for lease agreements signed but not yet commenced.
Supplemental Cash and Non-Cash Information
The following table includes the weighted average remaining lease terms, in years, and the weighted average discount rate used to calculate the present value of operating lease liabilities:
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)6.36.5
Weighted-average discount rate2.88 %2.00 %

The table below includes supplemental cash and non-cash information related to operating leases:
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
(Dollars in millions)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases$260.3 $262.9 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$213.9 $415.8 
v3.22.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income is summarized below: 
Levi Strauss & Co.
Noncontrolling
Interest(1)
Pension and
Postretirement
Benefits
Translation AdjustmentsUnrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Marketable
Securities
Derivative InstrumentsForeign
Currency
Translation
TotalForeign
Currency
Translation
Totals
(Dollars in millions)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income at November 24, 2019
$(220.9)$(24.9)$(165.5)$6.3 $(405.0)$9.6 $(395.4)
Gross changes60.9 (55.2)10.5 9.7 25.9 (9.6)16.3 
Tax(15.1)13.7 (3.6)(2.9)(7.9)— (7.9)
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards(2)
(47.3)(8.0)— 0.9 (54.4)— (54.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(1.5)(49.5)6.9 7.7 (36.4)(9.6)(46.0)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income at November 29, 2020(222.4)(74.4)(158.6)14.0 (441.4)— (441.4)
Gross changes35.1 69.7 (51.1)5.7 59.4 — 59.4 
Tax(8.2)(16.2)12.9 (0.9)(12.4)— (12.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax26.9 53.5 (38.2)4.8 47.0 — 47.0 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income at November 28, 2021(195.5)(20.9)(196.8)18.8 (394.4)— (394.4)
Gross changes22.1 36.1 (65.0)(20.6)(27.4)— (27.4)
Tax(6.1)(8.0)13.1 4.0 3.0 — 3.0 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax16.0 28.1 (51.9)(16.6)(24.4)— (24.4)
Adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive gain to retained earnings$— $— $— $(2.9)(2.9)$— (2.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income at November 27, 2022$(179.5)$7.2 $(248.7)$(0.7)$(421.7)$— $(421.7)
_____________
(1)On January 9, 2020, Company completed an all cash tender offer for the acquisition of the remaining minority interest shares of Levi Strauss Japan K.K.
(2)Impact relates to the adoption of ASU 2018-02 Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220).
v3.22.4
Net Revenues (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
The table below provides the Company's revenues disaggregated by segment and channel.
Year Ended November 27, 2022
Levi's Brands
AmericasEuropeAsiaOther BrandsTotal
(Dollars in millions)
Net revenues by channel:
Wholesale$2,193.7 $879.8 $458.3 $297.9 $3,829.7 
Direct-to-consumer993.7 717.4 493.8 134.0 2,338.9 
Total net revenues$3,187.4 $1,597.2 $952.1 $431.9 $6,168.6 

Year Ended November 28, 2021
Levi's Brands
AmericasEuropeAsiaOther BrandsTotal
(Dollars in millions)
Net revenues by channel:
Wholesale$2,061.3 $1,003.8 $389.4 $206.9 $3,661.4 
Direct-to-consumer873.5 700.2 445.3 83.5 2,102.5 
Total net revenues$2,934.8 $1,704.0 $834.7 $290.4 $5,763.9 

Year Ended November 29, 2020(1)
Levi's Brands
AmericasEuropeAsiaOther BrandsTotal
(Dollars in millions)
Net revenues by channel:
Wholesale$1,500.0 $777.0 $291.9 $154.4 $2,723.3 
Direct-to-consumer687.9 614.8 371.5 55.1 1,729.3 
Total net revenues$2,187.9 $1,391.8 $663.4 $209.5 $4,452.6 
_____________
(1)For the year ended November 29, 2020, net revenues from both channels were adversely impacted by temporary store closures and reduced traffic and consumer demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, when most company-operated and wholesale customer doors were temporarily closed.
v3.22.4
Other (Expense) Income, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Schedule of other nonoperating income (expense)
The following table summarizes significant components of "Other income (expense), net":
 Year Ended
 November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
 (Dollars in millions)
Foreign exchange management (losses) gains(1)
$(7.6)$(14.8)$2.3 
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)(2)
1.8 5.8 (18.1)
Marketable securities gains(3)
6.9 — — 
COVID-19 government subsidy gain(4)
12.5 — — 
Pension settlement losses(5)
— — (14.7)
Other, net(6)
15.2 12.4 8.1 
Total other income (expense), net$28.8 $3.4 $(22.4)
_____________
(1)Gains and losses on forward foreign exchange contracts primarily result from currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates. Losses in fiscal year 2021 were primarily due to unfavorable currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates on positions to sell the Euro and the Canadian Dollar.
(2)Foreign currency transaction gains and losses reflect the impact of foreign currency fluctuation on the Company's foreign currency denominated balances. Losses in fiscal year 2020 were primarily due to the U.S. dollar weakening against most currencies during the year.
(3)Marketable securities gains includes unrealized gains and losses from marketable equity securities held in an irrevocable grantor’s Rabbi trust in connection with the Company's deferred compensation plan.
(4)COVID-19 government subsidy gain reflects a payment received from the German government as reimbursement for COVID-19 losses incurred in prior years.
(5)Pension settlement losses relate to the voluntary lump-sum, cash-out program offered to vested deferred U.S. pension plan participants.
(6)Fiscal year 2021 and 2020 amounts have been conformed to the fiscal year 2022 presentation.
v3.22.4
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of effective income tax rate reconciliation
The Company's income tax expense (benefit) differed from the amount computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to income before income taxes as follows:
Year Ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions)
Income tax expense (benefit) at U.S. federal statutory rate$136.4 21.0 %$121.9 21.0 %$(39.9)21.0 %
State income taxes, net of U.S. federal impact14.5 2.2 %9.0 1.6 %(5.2)2.8 %
Change in valuation allowance
(0.5)(0.1)%2.6 0.4 %18.3 (9.6)%
Impact of foreign operations, net(1)(2)
29.6 4.6 %11.5 2.0 %(8.9)4.7 %
Foreign-derived intangible income benefit ("FDII")(29.8)(4.6)%(66.0)(11.4)%— — %
Reassessment of tax liabilities
(7.5)(1.2)%(0.8)(0.1)%(1.5)0.7 %
International intellectual property transaction(2)
(55.1)(8.5)%(15.1)(2.6)%— — %
Stock-based compensation(5.0)(0.8)%(36.9)(6.4)%(22.3)11.8 %
Other, including non-deductible expenses(2.1)(0.2)%0.5 0.1 %1.5 (0.8)%
Change in tax law— — %— — %(4.6)2.4 %
Total$80.5 12.4 %$26.7 4.6 %$(62.6)33.0 %
___________
(1)Included in Impact of foreign operations, net are foreign rate differential, Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income ("GILTI") and the tax impact of actual and deemed repatriations of foreign earnings net of foreign tax credits. This also includes an immaterial amount of non-deductible charges related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
(2)Fiscal year 2021 amount has been conformed to the fiscal year 2022 presentation.
Schedule of income before income tax, domestic and foreign
The U.S. and foreign components of income before income taxes were as follows:
Year Ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions)
Domestic$171.1 $197.4 $(197.7)
Foreign478.5 382.8 8.0 
Total income before income taxes$649.6 $580.2 $(189.7)
Schedule of components of income tax expense (benefit)
Income tax expense consisted of the following:
Year Ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions)
U.S. Federal
Current$15.3 $12.9 $8.4 
Deferred46.1 (25.5)(79.7)
$61.4 $(12.6)$(71.3)
U.S. State
Current$14.6 $7.8 $1.0 
Deferred(6.3)1.2 (6.4)
$8.3 $9.0 $(5.4)
Foreign
Current$110.4 $93.9 $23.2 
Deferred(99.6)(63.6)(9.1)
$10.8 $30.3 $14.1 
Consolidated
Current$140.3 $114.6 $32.6 
Deferred(59.8)(87.9)(95.2)
Total income tax expense$80.5 $26.7 $(62.6)
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities
The Company's deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were as follows:
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
(Dollars in millions)
Deferred tax assets
Foreign tax credit carryforwards$104.2 $147.8 
State net operating loss carryforwards14.9 12.2 
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards47.6 53.3 
Employee compensation and benefit plans97.2 107.5 
Advance royalties87.1 114.5 
Accrued liabilities16.8 19.3 
Sales returns and allowances31.6 34.0 
Inventory36.9 26.2 
Intangibles(1)
172.5 66.2 
Lease liability276.7 284.6 
Other(1)
50.8 25.3 
Total gross deferred tax assets936.3 890.9 
Less: Valuation allowance(49.7)(46.0)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance886.6 844.9 
Deferred tax liabilities
U.S. Branches(32.4)(31.1)
Right of use asset(244.0)(256.6)
Total deferred tax liabilities(276.4)(287.7)
Total net deferred tax assets$610.2 $557.2 
___________
(1)Fiscal year 2021 amount has been conformed to the fiscal year 2022 presentation.
Summary of valuation allowance The following table details the changes in valuation allowance during the year ended November 27, 2022:
Valuation Allowance at November 28, 2021Changes in Related Gross Deferred Tax AssetChange / (Release)Valuation Allowance at November 27, 2022
(Dollars in millions)
Foreign tax credit and U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards$9.2 $3.5 $(4.1)$8.6 
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards and other foreign deferred tax assets
36.7 0.8 3.5 41.0 
$45.9 $4.3 $(0.6)$49.6 
Schedule of unrecognized tax benefits roll forward
The following table reflects the changes to the Company's unrecognized tax benefits:
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions)
Unrecognized tax benefits beginning balance$30.7 $32.3 $36.6 
Increases related to current year tax positions10.2 1.1 1.6 
Increases related to tax positions from prior years0.1 — 0.3 
Decreases related to tax positions from prior years(0.3)(1.7)(0.9)
Settlement with tax authorities(1.5)(0.4)(4.3)
Lapses of statutes of limitation(0.8)(0.4)(0.5)
Other, including foreign currency translation(0.3)(0.2)(0.5)
Unrecognized tax benefits ending balance$38.1 $30.7 $32.3 
v3.22.4
Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted The following table sets forth the computation of the Company's basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Year Ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to Levi Strauss & Co.$569.1 $553.5 $(127.1)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic397,341,137 401,634,760 397,315,117 
Dilutive effect of stock awards6,503,645 8,143,409 — 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted403,844,782 409,778,169 397,315,117 
Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic$1.43 $1.38 $(0.32)
Diluted$1.41 $1.35 $(0.32)
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders2,153,183 12,973 — 
Diluted net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Levi Strauss & Co. for the year ended November 29, 2020 excluded all potentially dilutive securities because there was a net loss for the period and, as such, the inclusion of these securities would have been anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive securities excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share were 23.2 million shares for the year ended November 29, 2020.
v3.22.4
Business Segment Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of operating profit (loss)
Business segment information for the Company is as follows:
 Year Ended
 November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
 2020(1)
 (Dollars in millions)
Net revenues:
Americas$3,187.4 $2,934.8 $2,187.9 
Europe1,597.2 1,704.0 1,391.8 
Asia952.1 834.7 663.4 
Other Brands431.9 290.4 209.5 
Total net revenues$6,168.6 $5,763.9 $4,452.6 
Operating income (loss):
Americas$654.4 $660.2 $318.7 
Europe349.9 396.4 207.9 
Asia111.2 35.1 (21.4)
Other Brands17.1 10.4 (3.3)
Restructuring charges, net(9.1)(8.3)(90.4)
Corporate expenses(2)
(477.0)(407.6)(496.6)
Total operating income (loss)646.5 686.2 (85.1)
Interest expense(25.7)(72.9)(82.2)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt— (36.5)— 
Other income (expense), net(3)
28.8 3.4 (22.4)
Income (loss) before income taxes$649.6 $580.2 $(189.7)
___________
(1)For the year ended November 29, 2020, the Company's business and results of operations were impacted by temporary store closures and reduced traffic and consumer demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as most company-operated and wholesale customer doors were temporarily closed.
(2)Corporate expenses for the year ended November 27, 2022 includes $49.0 million in impairment charges, net of a $15.8 million gain on the termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis which are considered part of the Company's Europe segment.
Corporate expenses for the year ended November 29, 2020 includes incremental COVID-19 related charges that management does not attribute to any of the operating segments in order to provide increased transparency and comparability of segment performance. These charges include $42.3 million of incremental inventory reserves of which $26.3 million, $9.1 million and $6.9 million were related to the Americas, Europe and Asia segments, respectively, and charges for adverse fabric purchase commitments of $1.2 million related to the Asia segment. Net charges related to incremental allowance for doubtful accounts of $5.2 million were recognized, of which $5.0 million and $0.2 million were related to the Americas and Europe segments, respectively. Additionally, the Company recognized $58.7 million in impairment of long-lived assets related to certain retail locations, of which $50.0 million, $6.3 million and $2.4 million, were related to the Americas, Europe and Asia segments, respectively. Refer to Note 1 for additional information.
(3)Includes $14.7 million in pension settlement losses in fiscal year 2020 related to the voluntary lump-sum, cash-out program offered to vested deferred U.S. pension plan participants
Reconciliation of other significant reconciling items
Year Ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions)
Depreciation and amortization expense:
Americas$39.7 $39.1 $49.7 
Europe19.0 23.3 22.9 
Asia12.3 13.3 12.6 
Other Brands and Corporate87.9 67.5 56.6 
Total depreciation and amortization expense$158.9 $143.2 $141.8 
Reconciliation of assets
November 27, 2022
AmericasEuropeAsiaUnallocatedConsolidated Total
(Dollars in millions)
Assets:
Inventories$786.6 $207.8 $204.5 $217.9 $1,416.8 
All other assets— — — 4,621.0 4,621.0 
Total assets$6,037.8 

November 28, 2021
AmericasEuropeAsiaUnallocatedConsolidated Total
(Dollars in millions)
Assets:
Inventories$429.5 $175.8 $154.9 $137.8 $898.0 
All other assets— — — 5,002.1 5,002.1 
Total assets$5,900.1 
Reconciliation of revenue
Geographic information for the Company was as follows:
Year Ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions)
Net revenues:
United States$2,883.5 $2,594.5 $1,943.5 
Foreign countries3,285.1 3,169.4 2,509.1 
Total net revenues$6,168.6 $5,763.9 $4,452.6 
Net deferred tax assets:
United States$379.0 $422.0 $404.8 
Foreign countries246.0 151.1 92.8 
Total net deferred tax assets$625.0 $573.1 $497.6 
Long-lived assets:
United States$454.2 $358.5 $317.1 
Foreign countries196.9 174.1 168.4 
Total long-lived assets$651.1 $532.6 $485.5 
v3.22.4
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities Affecting Cash
Changes in operating assets and liabilities affecting cash were as follows:
Year Ended
November 27,
2022
November 28,
2021
November 29,
2020
(Dollars in millions)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables$(6.7)$(181.5)$234.2 
Inventories(543.0)(84.7)93.1 
Accounts payable134.6 150.5 12.5 
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits and long-term employee related benefits(37.5)101.6 (71.1)
Right-of use operating lease assets and current and non-current operating lease liabilities, net(5.0)(5.9)26.0 
Other current and non-current assets(120.5)(28.3)(82.3)
Other current and long-term liabilities27.8 24.5 170.2 
Net change in operating assets and liabilities$(550.3)$(23.8)$382.6 
v3.22.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
USD ($)
segment
$ / shares
shares
Nov. 27, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Nov. 28, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Nov. 29, 2020
USD ($)
$ / shares
May 29, 2022
USD ($)
Nov. 24, 2019
USD ($)
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]            
Number of reportable segments | segment 3          
Charges Incurred by COVID       $ 250.0    
Restructuring charges   $ 9.1 $ 8.3 90.4    
COVID-19 related inventory costs       68.5    
Other Restructuring Costs       91.1    
Other income (expense), net   28.8 3.4 (22.4)    
Income tax expense (benefit)   $ 80.5 $ 26.7 $ (62.6)    
Earnings per share, basic (in usd per share) | $ / shares   $ 1.43 $ 1.38 $ (0.32)    
Earnings per share, diluted (in usd per share) | $ / shares   $ 1.41 $ 1.35 $ (0.32)    
Payments to acquire business   $ 0.0 $ 390.9 $ 54.6    
Goodwill acquired     125.4      
Selling, general and administrative expenses   2,893.2 2,652.2 2,347.6    
Net income   569.1 553.5 (127.1)    
Share-based compensation expense   63.6 64.9 51.3    
Advertising expense   463.7 434.5 331.4    
Operating lease liabilities $ 1,094.8 1,094.8        
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 970.0 970.0 $ 1,103.7      
COVID related accounts receivable charges reversal       5.2    
Reduction to inventory valuation       42.3    
Share repurchase program, authorized amount 750.0 $ 750.0     $ 200.0  
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares   8,700,000 3,400,000      
Repurchased value   $ 172.9 $ 88.4      
Distribution costs   304.7 244.6 198.3    
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards 1,903.7 1,903.7 1,665.7 1,299.5   $ 1,571.6
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current $ 7.5 7.5 11.6      
Revision In Current Period, Adjustment            
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]            
Other income (expense), net   19.9        
Income tax expense (benefit)   $ 4.0        
Earnings per share, basic (in usd per share) | $ / shares   $ 0.04        
Earnings per share, diluted (in usd per share) | $ / shares   $ 0.04        
COVID-19            
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]            
COVID related accounts receivable charges reversal     (12.5)      
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment            
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]            
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards           5.4
2019 Equity Incentive Plan            
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]            
Number of shares authorized (shares) | shares 40,000,000 40,000,000        
Additional Paid-In Capital            
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]            
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards $ 625.6 $ 625.6 584.8 626.2   657.7
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss            
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]            
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards $ (421.7) $ (421.7) $ (394.4) $ (441.4)   (405.0)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment            
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]            
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards           $ (54.4)
Common Class A            
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]            
Common stock, par value (usd per share) | $ / shares $ 0.001 $ 0.001 $ 0.001      
Common stock, shares authorized (shares) | shares 1,200,000,000 1,200,000,000 1,200,000,000      
Common Class B            
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]            
Common stock, shares authorized (shares) | shares 422,000,000 422,000,000 422,000,000      
v3.22.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Building [Member] | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 20 years
Building [Member] | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 40 years
Machinery and equipment [Member] | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 3 years
Machinery and equipment [Member] | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 20 years
Software Development [Member] | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 3 years
Software Development [Member] | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 7 years
v3.22.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition (Details) - Sales Revenue, Services, Net
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Product Concentration Risk | License      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, percentage 1.00%    
Customer Concentration Risk | Ten Largest Customers      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, percentage 31.00% 32.00% 29.00%
v3.22.4
Inventory (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Raw materials $ 12.3 $ 9.2
Work-in-progress 4.7 3.6
Finished goods 1,399.8 885.2
Inventories $ 1,416.8 $ 898.0
v3.22.4
Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 1,844.3 $ 1,633.3  
Accumulated depreciation (1,221.5) (1,130.7)  
PP&E, net 622.8 502.6  
Depreciation expense 154.6 142.1 $ 136.6
Tangible asset impairment charges 6.4    
Asset impairment charges 37.8 21.9 67.0
Land [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 8.2 8.2  
Buildings and leasehold improvements [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 498.0 472.2  
Machinery and equipment [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 490.0 487.4  
Capitalized internal-use software [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 682.2 597.7  
Construction in progress [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 165.9 67.8  
Building and Leasehold Improvements and Computer Software, Intangible Asset      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Asset impairment charges   $ 11.0 $ 23.6
v3.22.4
Acquisitions - Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Sep. 21, 2021
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Goodwill   $ 365.7 $ 386.9 $ 264.8
Inventory markup   $ 543.0 $ 84.7 $ (93.1)
Beyond Yoga        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Cash $ 1.5      
Accounts receivable 5.0      
Inventory 18.7      
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 0.5      
Property, plant and equipment 0.7      
Operating lease right-of-use assets 5.9      
Goodwill 123.7      
Intangible assets 245.5      
Other non-current assets 0.5      
Total assets acquired 402.0      
Accounts payable 4.3      
Other accrued liabilities 2.2      
Operating lease liabilities 5.9      
Total liabilities assumed 12.4      
Net assets acquired 389.6      
Inventory markup $ 5.9      
v3.22.4
Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Sep. 21, 2021
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Payments to acquire business   $ 0.0 $ 390.9 $ 54.6
Goodwill acquired     $ 125.4  
Beyond Yoga        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Percentage of voting interests acquired     100.00%  
Intangible asset $ 245.5      
Consideration deferred $ 15.0      
Acquisition-related compensation, vesting period 3 years      
Beyond Yoga | Trademark        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Intangible asset $ 216.0      
v3.22.4
Acquisitions - Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination (Details) - Beyond Yoga
$ in Millions
Sep. 21, 2021
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Intangible assets $ 245.5
Trademark  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Intangible assets 216.0
Customer Relationships  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Intangible assets $ 29.5
Weighted average estimated useful life 8 years 2 months 12 days
v3.22.4
Acquisitions - Acquisition Related Expenses (Details) - Beyond Yoga - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Transaction and integration costs $ 0.8 $ 2.8
Acquisition-related compensation 5.0 1.0
Total $ 5.8 $ 3.8
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 29, 2022
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance   $ 386.9 $ 264.8
Additions     125.4
Impairments $ (11.6) (11.6)  
Adjustments   (0.1)  
Foreign currency fluctuation   (9.5) (3.3)
Ending balance   365.7 386.9
Americas      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance   231.4 233.0
Additions     0.0
Impairments   0.0  
Adjustments   0.0  
Foreign currency fluctuation   (1.9) (1.6)
Ending balance   229.5 231.4
Europe      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance   28.8 28.7
Additions     1.7
Impairments   (11.6)  
Adjustments   0.0  
Foreign currency fluctuation   (7.5) (1.6)
Ending balance   9.7 28.8
Asia      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance   3.0 3.1
Additions     0.0
Impairments   0.0  
Adjustments   0.0  
Foreign currency fluctuation   (0.1) (0.1)
Ending balance   2.9 3.0
Other Brands      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance   123.7 0.0
Additions     123.7
Impairments   0.0  
Adjustments   (0.1)  
Foreign currency fluctuation   0.0 0.0
Ending balance   $ 123.6 $ 123.7
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Amortized intangible assets      
Accumulated Amortization $ (9.9) $ (6.1)  
Finite-lived intangible assets, net, total 28.0    
Total intangible assets, gross carrying values 296.6 297.4  
Intangible assets, total 286.7 291.3  
Amortization expense 4.3 1.1 $ 5.2
Acquired contractual rights      
Amortized intangible assets      
Gross Carrying Value 37.9 38.7  
Accumulated Amortization (9.9) (6.1)  
Finite-lived intangible assets, net, total $ 28.0 32.6  
Acquired contractual rights | Minimum      
Amortized intangible assets      
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life 5 years    
Acquired contractual rights | Maximum      
Amortized intangible assets      
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life 11 years    
Trademark      
Schedule of Acquired Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]      
Trademarks $ 258.7 $ 258.7  
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense (Details)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
2023 $ 4.4
2024 4.4
2025 4.4
2026 4.0
2027 2.3
Thereafter 8.5
Finite-lived intangible assets, net, total $ 28.0
v3.22.4
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Other income (expense), net $ 28.8 $ 3.4 $ (22.4)
Revision In Current Period, Adjustment      
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Other income (expense), net $ 19.9    
v3.22.4
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Fair Value [Member]    
Financial liabilities carried at fair value    
Derivative liability $ 8.1 $ 13.3
Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 Inputs [Member]    
Financial liabilities carried at fair value    
Derivative liability 0.0 0.0
Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 Inputs [Member]    
Financial liabilities carried at fair value    
Derivative liability 8.1 13.3
Recurring [Member] | Level 1 Inputs [Member]    
Financial assets carried at fair value    
Rabbi trust assets 71.5 80.2
Short-term investments in marketable securities 0.0 0.0
Forward foreign exchange contracts 0.0 0.0
Total 71.5 80.2
Financial liabilities carried at fair value    
Forward foreign exchange contracts 0.0 0.0
Recurring [Member] | Level 2 Inputs [Member]    
Financial assets carried at fair value    
Rabbi trust assets 0.0 0.0
Short-term investments in marketable securities 70.6 91.5
Forward foreign exchange contracts 21.5 27.5
Total 92.1 119.0
Financial liabilities carried at fair value    
Forward foreign exchange contracts 8.1 13.3
Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member]    
Financial assets carried at fair value    
Rabbi trust assets 71.5 80.2
Short-term investments in marketable securities 70.6 91.5
Forward foreign exchange contracts 21.5 27.5
Total 163.6 199.2
Financial liabilities carried at fair value    
Forward foreign exchange contracts 8.1 13.3
Derivative liability $ 877.4 $ 1,050.7
v3.22.4
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Available for Sale Investments (Details) - Short-term investments in marketable securities - Short-term Investments - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost $ 71.1 $ 91.5
Unrealized Gains 0.3 0.1
Unrealized Losses (0.8) (0.1)
Fair Value $ 70.6 $ 91.5
v3.22.4
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Adjusted Historical Cost (Details)
€ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
USD ($)
Nov. 28, 2021
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2021
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2017
EUR (€)
Apr. 30, 2015
USD ($)
Senior notes [Member] | 5.00% Senior Notes, Due 2025 [Member]            
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]            
Stated interest rate           5.00%
Face amount       $ 500,000,000   $ 500,000,000
Senior notes [Member] | 3.375% Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]            
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]            
Stated interest rate 3.375%       3.375%  
Face amount | €         € 475.0  
Senior notes [Member] | 3.50% Senior Notes Due 2031            
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]            
Stated interest rate 3.50%   3.50%      
Face amount     $ 500,000,000      
Fair Value [Member]            
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]            
Total financial liabilities carried at adjusted historical cost $ 8,100,000 $ 13,300,000        
Recurring [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]            
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]            
Short-term debt carried at adjusted historical cost 11,700,000 5,900,000        
Total financial liabilities carried at adjusted historical cost 1,003,700,000 1,034,600,000        
Recurring [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Senior notes [Member] | 3.375% Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]            
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]            
Long-term debt carried at adjusted historical cost 493,900,000 531,400,000        
Recurring [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Senior notes [Member] | 3.50% Senior Notes Due 2031            
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]            
Long-term debt carried at adjusted historical cost 498,100,000 497,300,000        
Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member]            
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]            
Short-term debt carried at adjusted historical cost 11,700,000 5,900,000        
Total financial liabilities carried at adjusted historical cost 877,400,000 1,050,700,000        
Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Senior notes [Member] | 3.375% Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]            
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]            
Long-term debt carried at adjusted historical cost 461,400,000 541,900,000        
Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Senior notes [Member] | 3.50% Senior Notes Due 2031            
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]            
Long-term debt carried at adjusted historical cost $ 404,300,000 $ 502,900,000        
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]    
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, gross asset $ 44.3 $ 54.4
Derivative asset, gross liability (14.6) (10.2)
Derivative asset, net 29.7 44.2
Derivative liability, gross asset 14.6 10.2
Derivative Liability, gross liability (30.9) (40.1)
Derivative Liability, net (16.3) (29.9)
Derivative, Fair Value, Net 13.4 14.3
Long [Member]    
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]    
Forward foreign exchange contracts to sell 649.7  
Short [Member]    
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]    
Forward foreign exchange contracts to sell 505.7  
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Bonds [Member] | Yen-denominated Eurobonds due 2016 [Member]    
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]    
Hedging assets 0.0 0.0
Hedging liabilities (494.5) (532.3)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member]    
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, net 28.7 29.5
Derivative Liability, net (23.7) (38.1)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Other assets [Member] | Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member]    
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, gross asset 21.5 27.5
Derivative liability, gross asset (15.6) (24.9)
Derivative asset, Net Carrying Value 5.9 2.6
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Other accrued liabilities [Member] | Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member]    
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, gross liability 7.2 2.0
Derivative Liability, gross liability (8.1) (13.2)
Derivative liability, Net Carrying Value (0.9) (11.2)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member]    
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, net 15.6 24.9
Derivative Liability, net (7.2) (2.0)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Other assets [Member] | Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member]    
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, gross asset 15.6 24.9
Derivative liability, gross asset 0.0 0.0
Derivative asset, Net Carrying Value 15.6 24.9
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Other accrued liabilities [Member] | Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member]    
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, gross liability 0.0 0.0
Derivative Liability, gross liability (7.2) (2.0)
Derivative liability, Net Carrying Value $ (7.2) $ (2.0)
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Income Statement (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Cumulative income taxes, gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI $ 7.2 $ 15.2  
Total, gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI 7.2 (20.9)  
Cumulative income taxes, gain or (loss) reclassified from AOCI 0.0 0.0 $ 0.0
Yen-denominated Eurobonds due 2016 [Member] | Bonds [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI (19.8) (19.8)  
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in other income 0.0 0.0 0.0
Euro Senior Notes [Member] | Senior notes [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI (7.4) (45.2)  
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in other income 0.0 0.0 0.0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Forward foreign exchange contracts, gain of (loss) recognized in AOCI 22.6 24.3  
Forward foreign exchange contracts, gain or (loss) reclassified from AOCI 20.8 (19.3) 13.2
Currency Swap [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Forward foreign exchange contracts, gain of (loss) recognized in AOCI 4.6 4.6  
Forward foreign exchange contracts, gain or (loss) reclassified from AOCI $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Realized & Unrealized (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Cash flow hedged expected to be reclassified from AOCI into net income within next 12 months $ 29.1    
Net revenues      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Amount of Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Activity (1.3) $ (4.3) $ 1.8
Cost of goods sold      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Amount of Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Activity 22.1 (15.0) 11.4
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Other Income [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Realized (18.9) (9.7) 8.0
Unrealized 11.3 (5.1) (5.7)
Total $ (7.6) $ (14.8) $ 2.3
v3.22.4
Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]    
Accrued non-trade payables $ 268.4 $ 226.7
Accrued property, plant and equipment 93.3 72.3
Accrued advertising and promotion 57.1 64.8
Taxes other than income taxes payable 53.2 46.1
Accrued income taxes 13.1 14.5
Short-term debt 11.7 5.9
Restructuring liabilities 9.8 19.1
Accrued rent 9.1 14.5
Accrued interest payable 8.0 8.3
Fair value derivatives 7.5 13.2
Other 130.8 129.9
Total other accrued liabilities $ 662.0 $ 615.3
v3.22.4
Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Feb. 28, 2021
Feb. 28, 2017
Apr. 30, 2015
Schedule of Long-term and Short-term Debt Instruments [Line Items]          
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities $ 984.5 $ 1,020.7      
Short-term debt 11.7 5.9      
Long-term and short-term debt 996.2 1,026.6      
Short-term borrowings [Member]          
Schedule of Long-term and Short-term Debt Instruments [Line Items]          
Short-term debt 11.7 5.9      
5.00% Senior Notes, Due 2025 [Member] | Senior notes [Member]          
Schedule of Long-term and Short-term Debt Instruments [Line Items]          
Stated interest rate         5.00%
3.375% Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member] | Senior notes [Member]          
Schedule of Long-term and Short-term Debt Instruments [Line Items]          
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities $ 490.6 527.6      
Stated interest rate 3.375%     3.375%  
3.50% Senior Notes Due 2031 | Senior notes [Member]          
Schedule of Long-term and Short-term Debt Instruments [Line Items]          
Stated interest rate 3.50%   3.50%    
Long-term Debt $ 493.9 $ 493.1      
v3.22.4
Debt - Narrative (Details)
€ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 25, 2023
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2017
EUR (€)
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2021
USD ($)
Nov. 27, 2022
USD ($)
Nov. 28, 2021
USD ($)
Nov. 29, 2020
USD ($)
Nov. 26, 2022
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2015
USD ($)
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Remaining borrowing capacity           $ 985,600,000          
Debt outstanding           1,000,000,000          
Losses on extinguishment of debt           $ 0 $ 36,500,000 $ 0      
Interest rate during period           3.96% 4.32% 4.75%      
Proceeds from senior revolving credit facility           $ 404,000,000.0 $ 0 $ 300,000,000.0      
Other Credit Usage [Member]                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Letters of credit amount outstanding           2,200,000          
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Letters of credit amount outstanding           12,200,000          
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Agreement                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Maximum borrowing capacity           1,000,000,000     $ 850,000,000    
Debt issuance costs           800,000          
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Agreement | Subsequent Event                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Proceeds from senior revolving credit facility $ 150,000,000                    
Revolving Credit Facility                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Maximum borrowing capacity           $ 1,000,000,000          
Maximum borrowing capacity, percentage of net orderly liquidation value           65.00%          
Rate for undrawn availability           0.20%          
Letter of credit facility, coverage ratio           1.0          
Letter of credit facility, default in other indebtedness, minimum           $ 50,000,000          
Revolving Credit Facility | The Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement [Member]                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Maximum borrowing capacity           $ 1,600,000,000          
Letter of credit facility, coverage ratio           3.25          
Revolving Credit Facility | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Basis spread on variable rate           1.25%          
Revolving Credit Facility | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Basis spread on variable rate           1.75%          
Revolving Credit Facility | Secured Debt [Member]                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Maximum borrowing capacity           $ 350,000,000          
Revolving Credit Facility | United States of America, Dollars [Member]                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Maximum borrowing capacity           950,000,000          
Revolving Credit Facility | United States of America, Dollars or Canada, Dollars [Member]                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Maximum borrowing capacity           $ 50,000,000          
Senior notes [Member] | 3.375% Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Face amount | €   € 475.0                  
Stated interest rate   3.375%       3.375%          
Redemption price as a result of a change in control (percent)   101.00%                  
Debt Default, percentage of principal amount   25.00%                  
Senior notes [Member] | 5.00% Senior Notes, Due 2025 [Member]                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Face amount                   $ 500,000,000 $ 500,000,000
Payments to redeem debt       $ 800,000,000              
Call premium of retired debt     $ 3,300,000 20,000,000              
Extinguishment of debt     200,000,000                
Stated interest rate                     5.00%
Losses on extinguishment of debt     $ 6,200,000 $ 30,100,000              
Senior notes [Member] | 3.50% Senior Notes Due 2031                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Face amount         $ 500,000,000            
Stated interest rate         3.50% 3.50%          
Debt covenant, repurchase of debt         101.00%            
Senior notes [Member] | 3.50% Senior Notes Due 2031 | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One                      
Debt Instruments [Line Items]                      
Maximum percent of principle amount that can be redeemed         40.00%            
Redemption price         103.50%            
v3.22.4
Debt - Principal Payments on Short-term and Long-Term Debt (Details)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
USD ($)
Maturities of Long-term and Short-term Debt [Abstract]  
2020 $ 11.7
2021 0.0
2022 0.0
2023 0.0
2024 494.5
Thereafter 500.0
Total future debt principal payments $ 1,006.2
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Benefit obligations in excess of fair value of plan assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Pension plans, defined benefit [Member]      
Change in benefit obligation [Roll Forward]      
Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 1,192.1 $ 1,264.6  
Service cost 3.9 4.5 $ 4.1
Interest cost 22.5 19.3 30.7
Plan participants' contribution 0.5 0.7  
Plan combinations 0.0 2.9  
Actuarial loss (gain) (251.5) (27.0)  
Impact of foreign currency changes (16.1) (6.0)  
Plan settlements (1.1) 0.0  
Net benefits paid (67.7) (66.9)  
Benefit obligation at end of year 882.6 1,192.1 1,264.6
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 1,129.2 1,153.3  
Actual return on plan assets (216.5) 33.5  
Employer contribution 10.7 11.9  
Plan participants' contributions 0.5 0.7  
Plan settlements (1.1) 0.0  
Impact of foreign currency changes (16.6) (3.3)  
Net benefits paid (67.7) (66.9)  
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 838.5 1,129.2 1,153.3
Unfunded status at end of year (44.1) (62.9)  
Other postretirement benefit plans, defined benefit [Member]      
Change in benefit obligation [Roll Forward]      
Benefit obligation at beginning of year 57.8 67.4  
Service cost 0.0 0.0 0.0
Interest cost 0.9 0.8 1.7
Plan participants' contribution 3.6 4.0  
Plan combinations 0.0 0.0  
Actuarial loss (gain) (10.2) (3.1)  
Impact of foreign currency changes 0.0 0.0  
Plan settlements 0.0 0.0  
Net benefits paid (10.2) (11.3)  
Benefit obligation at end of year 41.9 57.8 67.4
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 0.0 0.0  
Actual return on plan assets 0.0 0.0  
Employer contribution 6.6 7.3  
Plan participants' contributions 3.6 4.0  
Plan settlements 0.0 0.0  
Impact of foreign currency changes 0.0 0.0  
Net benefits paid (10.2) (11.3)  
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 0.0 0.0 $ 0.0
Unfunded status at end of year $ (41.9) $ (57.8)  
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Amounts recognized in balance sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Pension plans, defined benefit [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan $ 75.2 $ 98.3
Accrued benefit liability – current portion(2) (9.7) (9.8)
Accrued benefit liability – long-term portion(2) (109.6) (151.4)
Amount recognized in balance sheet (44.1) (62.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:    
Net actuarial loss (253.1) (264.7)
Net prior service benefit 0.1 0.2
Other comprehensive income (loss) (253.0) (264.5)
Other postretirement benefit plans, defined benefit [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan 0.0 0.0
Accrued benefit liability – current portion(2) (5.7) (6.4)
Accrued benefit liability – long-term portion(2) (36.2) (51.4)
Amount recognized in balance sheet (41.9) (57.8)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:    
Net actuarial loss 1.6 (9.0)
Net prior service benefit 0.0 0.0
Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 1.6 $ (9.0)
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Accumulated benefit obligations in excess of fair value of plan assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets [Abstract]    
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation $ 117.3 $ 158.8
Projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets [Abstract]    
Aggregate projected benefit obligation 119.3 162.2
Aggregate fair value of plan assets $ 0.0 $ 1.1
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Defined benefit plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Pension plans, defined benefit [Member]      
Net periodic benefit cost (income):      
Service cost $ 3.9 $ 4.5 $ 4.1
Interest cost 22.5 19.3 30.7
Expected return on plan assets (31.8) (36.6) (41.2)
Amortization of prior service benefit 0.0 (0.1) (0.1)
Amortization of actuarial loss 8.5 10.4 13.4
Curtailment gain 0.0 0.0 (0.7)
Net settlement (gain) loss (0.2) 0.0 14.7
Net periodic benefit (income) cost 2.9 (2.5) 20.9
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss:      
Actuarial (gain) loss (3.3) (21.2) (34.8)
Amortization of prior service benefit (cost) 0.0 0.1 0.1
Amortization of actuarial loss (8.5) (10.4) (13.4)
Curtailment gain 0.0 0.0 0.7
Net settlement gain (loss) 0.2 0.0 (14.7)
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (11.6) (31.5) (62.1)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and accumulated other comprehensive loss (8.7) (34.0) (41.2)
Other postretirement benefit plans, defined benefit [Member]      
Net periodic benefit cost (income):      
Service cost 0.0 0.0 0.0
Interest cost 0.9 0.8 1.7
Expected return on plan assets 0.0 0.0 0.0
Amortization of prior service benefit 0.0 0.0 0.0
Amortization of actuarial loss 0.3 0.5 0.3
Curtailment gain 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net settlement (gain) loss 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net periodic benefit (income) cost 1.2 1.3 2.0
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss:      
Actuarial (gain) loss (10.2) (3.0) 1.5
Amortization of prior service benefit (cost) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Amortization of actuarial loss (0.3) (0.5) (0.3)
Curtailment gain 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net settlement gain (loss) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (10.5) (3.5) 1.2
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (9.3) $ (2.2) $ 3.2
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Assumptions used (Details)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Pension plans, defined benefit [Member]      
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:      
Discount rate 2.40% 2.10% 2.80%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 2.90% 3.30% 3.80%
Rate of compensation increase 3.50% 3.30% 3.30%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:      
Discount rate 5.00% 2.40% 2.10%
Rate of compensation increase 3.60% 3.50% 3.30%
Other postretirement benefit plans, defined benefit [Member]      
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:      
Discount rate 2.40% 2.00% 2.80%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:      
Discount rate 5.10% 2.40% 2.00%
Assumed health care cost trend rates were as follows:      
Health care trend rate assumed for next year 6.10% 5.90% 5.40%
Rate trend to which the cost trend is assumed to decline 4.00% 3.90% 4.40%
Year that rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2046 2044 2037
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Fair values of pension plan assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets $ 5.7 $ 2.4
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 832.8 1,126.6
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.2
Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 5.7 2.4
Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
U.S. large cap [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
U.S. large cap [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 42.8 54.1
U.S. large cap [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
U.S. small cap [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
U.S. small cap [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 6.6 7.7
U.S. small cap [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
International [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
International [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 69.8 87.8
International [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
Fixed income securities [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
Fixed income securities [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 687.7 939.9
Fixed income securities [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
Real estate [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
Real estate [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 14.5 20.7
Real estate [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
Private equity [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets   0.0
Private equity [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets   0.0
Private equity [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets   0.2
Hedge funds [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
Hedge funds [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 7.4 12.5
Hedge funds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
Other [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
Other [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 4.0 3.9
Other [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0.0 0.0
Fair Value [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 838.5 1,129.2
Fair Value [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 5.7 2.4
Fair Value [Member] | U.S. large cap [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 42.8 54.1
Fair Value [Member] | U.S. small cap [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 6.6 7.7
Fair Value [Member] | International [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 69.8 87.8
Fair Value [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 687.7 939.9
Fair Value [Member] | Real estate [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 14.5 20.7
Fair Value [Member] | Private equity [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets   0.2
Fair Value [Member] | Hedge funds [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 7.4 12.5
Fair Value [Member] | Other [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets $ 4.0 $ 3.9
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Expected benefit payments (Details)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2023 $ 77.6
2024 76.9
2025 74.6
2026 73.9
2027 72.5
2028-2031 338.9
Pension plans, defined benefit [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2023 71.3
2024 71.1
2025 69.2
2026 68.9
2027 67.9
2028-2031 321.7
Other postretirement benefit plans, defined benefit [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2023 6.3
2024 5.8
2025 5.4
2026 5.0
2027 4.6
2028-2031 $ 17.2
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 900.0 $ 1,200.0  
Expected duration of returns for the plan 20 years    
Estimated future employer contributions in next fiscal year $ 12.2    
United States      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 692.1    
United States | Equity Securities and Real Estate [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Target plan asset allocations 15.00%    
United States | Equity Securities and Real Estate [Member] | Minimum      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Target plan asset allocation, allowable deviation 4.00%    
United States | Equity Securities and Real Estate [Member] | Maximum      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Target plan asset allocation, allowable deviation 4.00%    
United States | Fixed Income Securities [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Target plan asset allocations 85.00%    
United States | Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Minimum      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Target plan asset allocation, allowable deviation 4.00%    
United States | Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Maximum      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Target plan asset allocation, allowable deviation 4.00%    
Foreign Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 146.4    
Pension plans, defined benefit [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 838.5 1,129.2 $ 1,153.3
Other postretirement benefit plans, defined benefit [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0
v3.22.4
Employee Compensation and Long-term Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
ESIP Employer contributions match (percent) 125.00%    
ESIP Employer contribution match, percent of employee's eligible compensation, maximum (percent) 6.00%    
ESIP Compensation expense $ 18.8 $ 16.9 $ 17.3
Assets Held-in-trust 71.5 80.2  
Deferred compensation plan, interest cost 14.1 15.5 13.8
Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
EICP Compensation expense (benefit) 104.2 140.9 $ 51.8
EICP Accrued liabilities 106.0 134.4  
Deferred compensation plan for executives and outside directors, established January 1, 2003      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Total deferred compensation plan liabilities 73.1 73.6  
Deferred compensation plan for executives, prior to January 1, 2003      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Total deferred compensation plan liabilities $ 26.5 $ 33.1  
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans - Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
shares
Nov. 27, 2022
USD ($)
installment
$ / shares
shares
Nov. 28, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
Nov. 29, 2020
USD ($)
$ / shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense   $ 63,600,000 $ 64,900,000 $ 51,300,000
Tax benefit (expense) realized from exercise of stock options   15,300,000 15,400,000 12,600,000
Total compensation cost not yet recognized   $ 66,400,000    
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition   2 years 3 months 3 days    
Selling, general and administrative expenses   $ 2,893,200,000 2,652,200,000 2,347,600,000
Net income   $ (569,100,000) (553,500,000) 127,100,000
Number of shares available for grant (shares) | shares   27.4    
Authorized amount, ESPP (shares) | shares 12.0      
Fixed contribution rate 10.00%      
ESPP purchase price of common stock, percent of market price 85.00%      
Available for issuance, ESPP (shares) | shares   10.5    
Stock-based Compensation Capitalized   $ 0    
Service Restricted Stock Units [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Fair value of awards vested in period   38,000,000 35,500,000 88,600,000
Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Fair value of awards vested in period   29,100,000 28,400,000 49,000,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted During Period, Fair Value   1,800,000    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Fair Value   $ 7,400,000 12,700,000  
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Number of shares authorized (shares) | shares   80.0    
Contractual term   10 years    
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] | Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights SARs [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Exercises in period, intrinsic value   $ 2,900,000 45,400,000 31,000,000.0
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] | Service Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total compensation cost not yet recognized   $ 3,700,000    
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition   1 year 10 months 24 days    
Minimum contractual term   10 years    
Exercises in period, intrinsic value   $ 6,400,000 $ 119,500,000 $ 44,100,000
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] | Service Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Minimum        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Award vesting period   3 years 6 months    
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] | Service Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Maximum        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Award vesting period   4 years    
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] | Service Restricted Stock Units [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total compensation cost not yet recognized   $ 49,600,000    
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition   2 years 6 months    
Weighted-average grant date fair value without a market condition (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares   $ 19.35 $ 21.78 $ 18.80
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] | Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total compensation cost not yet recognized   $ 13,200,000    
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition   1 year 6 months    
Award performance goal period   3 years    
Award performance period   3 years    
Award vesting rights, percentage, number of installments | installment   4    
Weighted-average grant date fair value without a market condition (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares   $ 21.38    
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] | Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Award vesting rights, percentage   25.00%    
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] | Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Award vesting rights, percentage   25.00%    
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] | Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Award vesting rights, percentage   25.00%    
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] | Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Four        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Award vesting rights, percentage   25.00%    
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] | Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Maximum        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Award vesting rights, percentage   200.00%    
2019 Equity Incentive Plan        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Number of shares authorized (shares) | shares   40.0    
Contractual term   10 years    
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans - Activity (Details) - 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]    
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) [Abstract]    
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) 1 year 6 months 1 year 6 months
Service Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]    
Units [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance, Units 5,791  
Granted, Units 777  
Exercised, Units (602)  
Forfeited, Units (101)  
Ending balance, Units 5,865 5,791
Vested and expected to vest, Units 5,857  
Exercisable, Units 4,126  
Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) $ 11.50  
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) 21.00  
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) 6.51  
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) 20.36  
Ending balance, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) 13.12 $ 11.50
Vested and expected to vest, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) 13.11  
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) $ 10.23  
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) [Abstract]    
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) 4 years 4 months 24 days 4 years 4 months 24 days
Vested and expected to vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) 4 years 4 months 24 days  
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) 2 years 3 months 18 days  
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]    
Vested and expected to vest $ 26.6  
Exercisable $ 26.2  
Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights SARs [Member]    
Units [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance, Units 2,787  
Granted, Units 0  
Exercised, Units (251)  
Forfeited, Units 0  
Ending balance, Units 2,536 2,787
Vested and expected to vest, Units 2,536  
Exercisable, Units 2,536  
Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) $ 6.10  
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) 0  
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) 6.10  
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) 0  
Ending balance, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) 6.10 $ 6.10
Vested and expected to vest, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) 6.10  
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per unit) $ 6.10  
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) [Abstract]    
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) 2 months 12 days 1 year 2 months 12 days
Vested and expected to vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) 2 months 12 days  
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) 2 months 12 days  
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]    
Vested and expected to vest $ 25.4  
Exercisable $ 25.4  
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans - Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Exercised (Details) - 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Service Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Exercises in period, intrinsic value $ 6.4 $ 119.5 $ 44.1
Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights SARs [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Exercises in period, intrinsic value $ 2.9 $ 45.4 $ 31.0
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans - Fair Value Assumptions (Details) - 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]      
Fair Value Assumptions [Abstract]      
Granted, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) $ 21.38    
Service Restricted Stock Units [Member]      
Fair Value Assumptions [Abstract]      
Granted, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) 19.35    
Black-Scholes Model [Member] | Service Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]      
Fair Value Assumptions [Abstract]      
Weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per unit) $ 8.49 $ 9.88 $ 6.44
Expected life (in years) 7 years 1 month 6 days 7 years 1 month 6 days 7 years
Expected volatility (percent) 46.70% 49.30% 36.60%
Risk-free interest rate (percent) 1.70% 0.80% 1.40%
Expected dividend (percent) 1.90% 0.80% 1.60%
Monte Carlo Model [Member] | Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]      
Fair Value Assumptions [Abstract]      
Weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per unit)   $ 27.33 $ 25.87
Expected life (in years) 2 years 9 months 18 days 2 years 9 months 18 days 2 years 9 months 18 days
Expected volatility (percent) 51.40% 54.30% 37.60%
Risk-free interest rate (percent) 1.20% 0.20% 1.40%
Expected dividend (percent) 1.90% 0.80% 1.50%
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans - RSU (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Service Restricted Stock Units [Member]      
Weighted Average Fair Value At Period End [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of awards vested in period $ 38.0 $ 35.5 $ 88.6
Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]      
Weighted Average Fair Value At Period End [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of awards vested in period $ 29.1 $ 28.4 $ 49.0
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] | Service Restricted Stock Units [Member]      
Units [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance, Units 4,095    
Granted, Units 2,491    
Vested, Units (1,773)    
Granted Replacement Awards, Units 0    
Forfeited, Units (379)    
Ending balance, Units 4,434 4,095  
Weighted Average Fair Value At Period End [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) $ 19.02    
Granted, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) 19.35    
Vested, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) 17.72    
Granted Replacement Awards, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) 0    
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) 20.29    
Ending balance, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) $ 19.62 $ 19.02  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) 2 years 6 months 2 years 4 months 24 days  
2016 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) [Member] | Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]      
Units [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance, Units 2,435    
Granted, Units 1,000    
Vested, Units (1,334)    
Granted Replacement Awards, Units 424    
Forfeited, Units (182)    
Ending balance, Units 2,343 2,435  
Weighted Average Fair Value At Period End [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) $ 24.81    
Granted, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) 21.38    
Vested, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) 21.08    
Granted Replacement Awards, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) 20.89    
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) 25.27    
Ending balance, Weighted-Average Fair Value (in dollars per unit) $ 24.81 $ 24.81  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) 1 year 6 months 1 year 6 months  
v3.22.4
Restructuring (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]      
Global non-retail and non-manufacturing positions, percentage eliminated   15.00%  
Approximate annualized savings   $ 100.0  
Restructuring charges $ 9.1 $ 8.3 $ 90.4
v3.22.4
Commitments and Contingencies (Details)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]  
Purchase commitment, remaining term (less than) 1 year
v3.22.4
Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Aug. 27, 2023
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease costs $ 354.7 $ 345.4  
Variable lease costs 83.1 65.3  
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 970.0 1,103.7  
Operating lease liabilities 1,094.8    
Operating lease, impairment loss 33.3 11.3  
Short-term Lease, Cost $ 9.4 $ 9.6  
Forecast      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Equipment installed in lease facility which is expected to be capitalized     $ 60.0
Distribution Facility      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease, lease not yet commenced, term of contract 20 years    
Minimum | Distribution Facility | Forecast      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net     80.0
Operating lease liabilities     80.0
Maximum | Distribution Facility | Forecast      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net     100.0
Operating lease liabilities     $ 100.0
v3.22.4
Leases - Schedule of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
2021 $ 260.8
2022 217.8
2023 176.7
2024 140.9
2027 112.9
Thereafter 305.7
Total undiscounted future cash flows related to lease payments 1,214.8
Less: Interest 120.0
Operating lease liabilities 1,094.8
Future operating lease payments, not yet commenced $ 127.5
v3.22.4
Leases - Supplemental Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Leases [Abstract]    
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 6 years 3 months 18 days 6 years 6 months
Weighted-average discount rate 2.88% 2.00%
Operating cash outflows from operating leases $ 260.3 $ 262.9
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 213.9 $ 415.8
v3.22.4
Dividend (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 25, 2023
Oct. 31, 2022
Jul. 31, 2022
Apr. 30, 2022
Jan. 31, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Jul. 31, 2021
Apr. 30, 2021
Jan. 31, 2021
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Class of Stock [Line Items]                        
Cash dividends declared per share (usd per share)   $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.08 $ 0.08 $ 0.06 $ 0.04      
Cash dividend paid                   $ 174.3 $ 104.4 $ 63.6
Cash dividends paid per share (usd per share)                   $ 0.44 $ 0.26 $ 0.16
Subsequent Event                        
Class of Stock [Line Items]                        
Cash dividends declared per share (usd per share) $ 0.12                      
Cash dividend paid $ 47.0                      
v3.22.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Nov. 24, 2019
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Gross Changes $ (27.4) $ 59.5 $ 25.9  
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) 3.0 (12.4) (8.0)  
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards 1,903.7 1,665.7 1,299.5 $ 1,571.6
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (24.4) 47.0 18.0  
Adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive gain to retained earnings for available-for-sale securities 0.0      
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards       5.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance (394.4) (441.4) (405.0)  
Gross Changes (27.4) 59.4 25.9  
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) 3.0 (12.4) (7.9)  
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards (421.7) (394.4) (441.4) (405.0)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (24.4) 47.0 (36.4)  
Adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive gain to retained earnings for available-for-sale securities (2.9)      
Ending Balance (421.7) (394.4) (441.4)  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards       (54.4)
Pension and Postretirement Benefits Liability Adjustments [Member]        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance (195.5) (222.4) (220.9)  
Gross Changes 22.1 35.1 60.9  
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) (6.1) (8.2) (15.1)  
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax 16.0 26.9 (1.5)  
Adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive gain to retained earnings for available-for-sale securities 0.0      
Ending Balance (179.5) (195.5) (222.4)  
Pension and Postretirement Benefits Liability Adjustments [Member] | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards       (47.3)
Net Investment Hedges Adjustments [Member]        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance (20.9) (74.4) (24.9)  
Gross Changes 36.1 69.7 (55.2)  
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) (8.0) (16.2) 13.7  
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax 28.1 53.5 (49.5)  
Adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive gain to retained earnings for available-for-sale securities 0.0      
Ending Balance 7.2 (20.9) (74.4)  
Net Investment Hedges Adjustments [Member] | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards       (8.0)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance (196.8) (158.6) (165.5)  
Gross Changes (65.0) (51.1) 10.5  
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) 13.1 12.9 (3.6)  
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (51.9) (38.2) 6.9  
Adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive gain to retained earnings for available-for-sale securities 0.0      
Ending Balance (248.7) (196.8) (158.6)  
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member] | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards       0.0
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities Adjustments [Member]        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance 18.8 14.0 6.3  
Gross Changes (20.6) 5.7 9.7  
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) 4.0 (0.9) (2.9)  
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (16.6) 4.8 7.7  
Adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive gain to retained earnings for available-for-sale securities (2.9)      
Ending Balance (0.7) 18.8 14.0  
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities Adjustments [Member] | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards       0.9
Noncontrolling Interest        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance 0.0 0.0 9.6  
Gross Changes 0.0 0.0 (9.6)  
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) 0.0 0.0 0.0  
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.0
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax 0.0 0.0 (9.6)  
Adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive gain to retained earnings for available-for-sale securities 0.0      
Ending Balance 0.0 0.0 0.0  
Noncontrolling Interest | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards       0.0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Member]        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance (394.4) (441.4) (395.4)  
Gross Changes (27.4) 59.4 16.3  
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) 3.0 (12.4) (7.9)  
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (24.4) 47.0 (46.0)  
Adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive gain to retained earnings for available-for-sale securities (2.9)      
Ending Balance $ (421.7) $ (394.4) $ (441.4)  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards       $ (54.4)
v3.22.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive gain to retained earnings for available-for-sale securities $ 0.0    
Other income (expense), net 28.8 $ 3.4 $ (22.4)
Revision In Current Period, Adjustment      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Other income (expense), net 19.9    
Retained Earnings      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive gain to retained earnings for available-for-sale securities $ 2.9    
v3.22.4
Net Revenues (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues $ 6,168.6 $ 5,763.9 $ 4,452.6
Americas      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 3,187.4 2,934.8 2,187.9
Europe      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 1,597.2 1,704.0 1,391.8
Asia      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 952.1 834.7 663.4
Other Brands      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 431.9 290.4 209.5
Operating Segments [Member]      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 6,168.6 5,763.9 4,452.6
Operating Segments [Member] | Wholesale      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 3,829.7 3,661.4 2,723.3
Operating Segments [Member] | Direct-to-consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 2,338.9 2,102.5 1,729.3
Operating Segments [Member] | Americas      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 3,187.4 2,934.8 2,187.9
Operating Segments [Member] | Americas | Wholesale      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 2,193.7 2,061.3 1,500.0
Operating Segments [Member] | Americas | Direct-to-consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 993.7 873.5 687.9
Operating Segments [Member] | Europe      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 1,597.2 1,704.0 1,391.8
Operating Segments [Member] | Europe | Wholesale      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 879.8 1,003.8 777.0
Operating Segments [Member] | Europe | Direct-to-consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 717.4 700.2 614.8
Operating Segments [Member] | Asia      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 952.1 834.7 663.4
Operating Segments [Member] | Asia | Wholesale      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 458.3 389.4 291.9
Operating Segments [Member] | Asia | Direct-to-consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 493.8 445.3 371.5
Operating Segments [Member] | Other Brands      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 431.9 290.4 209.5
Operating Segments [Member] | Other Brands | Wholesale      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues 297.9 206.9 154.4
Operating Segments [Member] | Other Brands | Direct-to-consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net revenues $ 134.0 $ 83.5 $ 55.1
v3.22.4
Other (Expense) Income, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Foreign exchange management (losses) gains $ (7.6) $ (14.8) $ 2.3
Foreign currency transaction (losses) gains 1.8 5.8 (18.1)
Marketable equity securities gains 6.9 0.0 0.0
COVID-19 government subsidy gain 12.5 0.0 0.0
Pension settlement losses 0.0 0.0 (14.7)
Other, net(6) 15.2 12.4 8.1
Other income (expense), net $ 28.8 $ 3.4 $ (22.4)
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation [Abstract]      
Income tax expense (benefit) at U.S. federal statutory rate $ 136.4 $ 121.9 $ (39.9)
State income taxes, net of U.S. federal impact 14.5 9.0 (5.2)
Change in valuation allowance (0.5) 2.6 18.3
Impact of foreign operations, net 29.6 11.5 (8.9)
Foreign-derived intangible income benefit ("FDII") (29.8) (66.0) 0.0
Reassessment of tax liabilities (7.5) (0.8) (1.5)
International intellectual property transaction (55.1) (15.1) 0.0
Stock-based compensation (5.0) (36.9) (22.3)
Other, including non-deductible expenses (2.1) 0.5 1.5
Change in tax law 0.0 0.0 (4.6)
Total $ 80.5 $ 26.7 $ (62.6)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]      
U.S. federal statutory rate (percent) 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State income taxes, net of U.S. federal impact (percent) 2.20% 1.60% 2.80%
Change in valuation allowance (percent) (0.10%) 0.40% (9.60%)
Impact of foreign operations (percent) 4.60% 2.00% 4.70%
Foreign-derived intangible income benefit (FDII) (percent) (4.60%) (11.40%) 0.00%
Reassessment of tax liabilities (percent) (1.20%) (0.10%) 0.70%
International intellectual property transaction (percent) (8.50%) (2.60%) 0.00%
Stock-based compensation (percent) (0.80%) (6.40%) 11.80%
Other, including non-deductible expenses (percent) (0.20%) 0.10% (0.80%)
Impact of US Tax Act (percent) 0 0 0.024
Total 12.40% 4.60% 33.00%
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Domestic and Foreign Income (Loss) before income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Domestic $ 171.1 $ 197.4 $ (197.7)
Foreign 478.5 382.8 8.0
Income (loss) before income taxes $ 649.6 $ 580.2 $ (189.7)
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Current and Deferred Tax (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
U.S. Federal Current $ 15.3 $ 12.9 $ 8.4
U.S. Federal Deferred 46.1 (25.5) (79.7)
U.S. Federal Total 61.4 (12.6) (71.3)
U.S. State Current 14.6 7.8 1.0
U.S. State Deferred (6.3) 1.2 (6.4)
U.S. State Total 8.3 9.0 (5.4)
Foreign Current 110.4 93.9 23.2
Foreign Deferred (99.6) (63.6) (9.1)
Foreign Total 10.8 30.3 14.1
Consolidated Current 140.3 114.6 32.6
Deferred income taxes (59.8) (87.9) (95.2)
Total $ 80.5 $ 26.7 $ (62.6)
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Foreign tax credit carryforwards $ 104.2 $ 147.8
State net operating loss carryforwards 14.9 12.2
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards 47.6 53.3
Employee compensation and benefit plans 97.2 107.5
Advance royalties 87.1 114.5
Accrued liabilities 16.8 19.3
Sales returns and allowances 31.6 34.0
Inventory 36.9 26.2
Intangibles(1) 172.5 66.2
Lease liability 276.7 284.6
Other(1) 50.8 25.3
Total gross deferred tax assets 936.3 890.9
Less: Valuation allowance (49.7) (46.0)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 886.6 844.9
U.S. Branches (32.4) (31.1)
Right of use asset (244.0) (256.6)
Total deferred tax liabilities (276.4) (287.7)
Total net deferred tax assets $ 610.2 $ 557.2
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) - SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]      
Balance at Beginning of Period $ 45.9 $ 38.5 $ 19.6
Changes in Related Gross Deferred Tax Asset 4.3 4.9 18.3
Change / (Release) [1] (0.6) 2.5 0.6
Balance at End of Period 49.6 45.9 $ 38.5
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]      
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]      
Balance at Beginning of Period 9.2    
Changes in Related Gross Deferred Tax Asset 3.5    
Change / (Release) (4.1)    
Balance at End of Period 8.6 9.2  
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]      
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]      
Balance at Beginning of Period 36.7    
Changes in Related Gross Deferred Tax Asset 0.8    
Change / (Release) 3.5    
Balance at End of Period $ 41.0 $ 36.7  
[1] The charges to the accounts are for the purposes for which the allowances were created.
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Unrecognized tax benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]      
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of period $ 30.7 $ 32.3 $ 36.6
Increases related to current year tax positions 10.2 1.1 1.6
Increases related to tax positions from prior years 0.1 0.0 0.3
Decreases related to tax positions from prior years (0.3) (1.7) (0.9)
Settlement with tax authorities 1.5 0.4 4.3
Lapses of statutes of limitation (0.8) (0.4) (0.5)
Other, including foreign currency translation (0.3) (0.2) (0.5)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, end of period $ 38.1 $ 30.7 $ 32.3
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Nov. 24, 2019
Income Taxes [Line Items]        
Income tax expense (benefit) $ 80.5 $ 26.7 $ (62.6)  
Effective income tax rate 12.40% 4.60% 33.00%  
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation exercises $ 41.6      
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance $ 49.7 $ 46.0    
U.S. federal statutory rate (percent) 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%  
Change in valuation allowance $ 0.5 $ (2.6) $ (18.3)  
Change in tax law 0.0 0.0 (4.6)  
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards 47.6 53.3    
Foreign operating loss carryforwards 189.4      
Foreign net operating loss carryforward, subject to expiration 88.0      
Foreign net operating loss carryforward, not subject to expiration 101.4      
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries 7.8      
Unrecognized tax benefits 38.1 30.7 32.3 $ 36.6
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate 35.9 28.3    
Significant change in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible, maximum 0.2      
Penalties and interest accrued 1.4 1.8    
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic     38.5  
Foreign tax credit carryforwards 104.2 147.8    
Foreign Tax Credits Expired in Period     6.3  
Previously Used Foreign Tax Credits Written Off     27.6  
Foreign-derived intangible income benefit ("FDII") 29.8 66.0 0.0  
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]        
Income Taxes [Line Items]        
Changes in Related Gross Deferred Tax Asset 4.3 $ 4.9 $ 18.3  
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]        
Income Taxes [Line Items]        
Changes in Related Gross Deferred Tax Asset 3.5      
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]        
Income Taxes [Line Items]        
Changes in Related Gross Deferred Tax Asset $ 0.8      
v3.22.4
Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]      
Net income $ 569.1 $ 553.5 $ (127.1)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares) 397,341,137 401,634,760 397,315,117
Dilutive effect of stock awards (in shares) 6,503,645 8,143,409 0
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares) 403,844,782 409,778,169 397,315,117
Basic (usd per share) $ 1.43 $ 1.38 $ (0.32)
Diluted (usd per share) $ 1.41 $ 1.35 $ (0.32)
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders 2,153,183 12,973 0
Potentially Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount     23,200,000
v3.22.4
Related Parties (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Levi Strauss Foundation [Member]      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Related Party Transaction, Donation $ 12.8 $ 3.6 $ 9.9
v3.22.4
Business Segment Information (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
segment
Nov. 27, 2022
USD ($)
Nov. 28, 2021
USD ($)
Nov. 29, 2020
USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net revenues   $ 6,168.6 $ 5,763.9 $ 4,452.6
Operating income (loss)   646.5 686.2 (85.1)
Restructuring charges, net   (9.1) (8.3) (90.4)
Interest expense   (25.7) (72.9) (82.2)
Other income (expense), net   28.8 3.4 (22.4)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt   0.0 (36.5) 0.0
Income (loss) before income taxes   649.6 580.2 (189.7)
Asset impairment charges   37.8 21.9 67.0
Gain related to early termination of store lease agreements   15.8    
Reduction to inventory valuation       42.3
COVID related accounts receivable charges reversal       5.2
Impairment of long-lived assets related to certain retail locations       58.7
Pension settlement losses   0.0 0.0 14.7
Number of reportable segments | segment 3      
Corporate, Non-Segment        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Other corporate staff costs and expenses   (477.0) (407.6) (496.6)
Asset impairment charges   49.0    
Americas        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net revenues   3,187.4 2,934.8 2,187.9
Operating income (loss)   654.4 660.2 318.7
Reduction to inventory valuation       26.3
COVID related accounts receivable charges reversal       5.0
Impairment of long-lived assets related to certain retail locations       50.0
Europe        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net revenues   1,597.2 1,704.0 1,391.8
Operating income (loss)   349.9 396.4 207.9
Reduction to inventory valuation       9.1
COVID related accounts receivable charges reversal       0.2
Impairment of long-lived assets related to certain retail locations       6.3
Asia        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net revenues   952.1 834.7 663.4
Operating income (loss)   111.2 35.1 (21.4)
Reduction to inventory valuation       6.9
Adverse purchase commitment       1.2
Impairment of long-lived assets related to certain retail locations       2.4
Other Brands        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net revenues   431.9 290.4 209.5
Operating income (loss)   $ 17.1 $ 10.4 $ (3.3)
v3.22.4
Business Segment Information - Schedule of Depreciation and Amortization by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total depreciation and amortization expense $ 158.9 $ 143.2 $ 141.8
Americas      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total depreciation and amortization expense 39.7 39.1 49.7
Europe      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total depreciation and amortization expense 19.0 23.3 22.9
Asia      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total depreciation and amortization expense 12.3 13.3 12.6
Other Brands and Corporate      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total depreciation and amortization expense $ 87.9 $ 67.5 $ 56.6
v3.22.4
Business Segment Information - Schedule of Assets by Geographical Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Inventories $ 1,416.8 $ 898.0
All other assets 4,621.0 5,002.1
Total assets 6,037.8 5,900.1
Americas    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Inventories 786.6 429.5
All other assets 0.0 0.0
Europe    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Inventories 207.8 175.8
All other assets 0.0 0.0
Asia    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Inventories 204.5 154.9
All other assets 0.0 0.0
Unallocated    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Inventories 217.9 137.8
All other assets $ 4,621.0 $ 5,002.1
v3.22.4
Business Segment Information - Revenue, Deferred Tax Assets, and Long Lived Assets by Geographical Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net revenues $ 6,168.6 $ 5,763.9 $ 4,452.6
Total net deferred tax assets 625.0 573.1 497.6
Long-Lived Assets 651.1 532.6 485.5
United States      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net revenues 2,883.5 2,594.5 1,943.5
Total net deferred tax assets 379.0 422.0 404.8
Long-Lived Assets 454.2 358.5 317.1
Foreign countries      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net revenues 3,285.1 3,169.4 2,509.1
Total net deferred tax assets 246.0 151.1 92.8
Long-Lived Assets $ 196.9 $ 174.1 $ 168.4
v3.22.4
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
Change in operating assets and liabilities:      
Trade receivables $ (6.7) $ (181.5) $ 234.2
Inventories (543.0) (84.7) 93.1
Accounts payable 134.6 150.5 12.5
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits and long-term employee related benefits (37.5) 101.6 (71.1)
Right-of use operating lease assets and current and non-current operating lease liabilities, net (5.0) (5.9) 26.0
Other current and non-current assets (120.5) (28.3) (82.3)
Other current and long-term liabilities 27.8 24.5 170.2
Net change in operating assets and liabilities $ (550.3) $ (23.8) $ 382.6
v3.22.4
Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Acounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 27, 2022
Nov. 28, 2021
Nov. 29, 2020
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]      
Balance at Beginning of Period $ 11.6 $ 14.7 $ 6.2
Additions Charged to Expenses/Net Sales/(Releases) to Tax Expense (1.1) (0.2) 7.8
Release [1] 3.0 2.9 (0.7)
Balance at End of Period 7.5 11.6 14.7
Sales Returns [Member]      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]      
Balance at Beginning of Period 57.4 51.4 47.8
Additions Charged to Expenses/Net Sales/(Releases) to Tax Expense 327.0 312.8 295.4
Release [1] 330.0 306.8 291.8
Balance at End of Period 54.4 57.4 51.4
Sales Discounts and Incentives [Member]      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]      
Balance at Beginning of Period 152.4 136.0 125.1
Additions Charged to Expenses/Net Sales/(Releases) to Tax Expense 436.1 419.4 304.6
Release [1] 462.1 403.0 293.7
Balance at End of Period 126.4 152.4 136.0
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]      
Balance at Beginning of Period 45.9 38.5 19.6
Additions Charged to Expenses/Net Sales/(Releases) to Tax Expense 4.3 4.9 18.3
Release [1] 0.6 (2.5) (0.6)
Balance at End of Period $ 49.6 $ 45.9 $ 38.5
[1] The charges to the accounts are for the purposes for which the allowances were created.